The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness (Updated and Expanded Edition)

by Bradley Nelson

Ask the subject to stand up and hold one arm out directly in front of them, horizontal to the floor. 2. Place the first two fingers of one hand lightly on their arm, just above the wrist (see top photo). Your fingers should be placed just behind the bony bump on the end of the forearm, just next to the wrist on the little finger side. 3. Place your free hand on their opposite shoulder to support them, if desired. 4. Tell the subject, “I’m going to have you make a statement, and then I’m going to press down gently on your arm. I want you to resist me gently, by holding your arm right where it is—try to prevent me from pushing your arm down.” 5. Have the subject state their name. If the subject’s name is Kim, for example, she would say, “My name is Kim.” 6. Perform the muscle test by smoothly and steadily increasing the downward pressure on