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HOW TO HIGH5
For anyone who spent their formative years in peer groups favoring the Vulcan salute, the high five can be an intimidating prospect. Fear not, there's a science to the soul-clap — just follow these simple steps (right window).
When you've mastered the Classic, take it to the next level with one of the advanced variations below:
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THE CLASSIC
1. Always initiate. He who launches the high five owns the high five. Engage your upper-arm muscles, keep your wrist firm, and propel your hand like the meteor of awesome it is. (Maintain altitude and an open hand — this ain't no fist bump.) Your high-fivee can only surrender.
2. Don't look at the hand. That looming palm is a moving, unpredictable target. Instead, keep your eye on the elbow; that'll automatically line up your mitts.
3. Cup your palm. As you reach the high point of the arc, make your hand slightly concave to create that satisfying thunderclap.
