Strum the lute

How to do the Strum the lute: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders, Legs, Core), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

BodyweightShouldersLegsCore
Strum the lute: start and finish positions
Strum the lute: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Shift weight back onto the right leg, left heel lifted and toes light.

  2. 2

    Raise the left forearm in front of the chest, palm facing in at nose height, right hand sinking to the right hip, palm down.

  3. 3

    Settle into an empty stance on the right leg, left heel touching the floor in front, eyes over the left hand. Switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 6 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Strum the lute?

The Strum the lute uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Strum the lute work?

The Strum the lute works: Shoulders, Legs, Core.

How many sets and reps for the Strum the lute?

In Setline sessions the Strum the lute is programmed as 3 sets of 6 each.

Which Setline styles include the Strum the lute?

The Strum the lute appears in: Tai Chi.

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Strum the lute — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline