How is an individual’s resting heart rate best calculated? Use the first and second fingers to count the pulse for a minute at the wrist, then at the neck.

Place the palm of the hand over the chest, take a deep breath, then count the heartbeats for a minute.

Place the palm of each hand on each side of the neck, then count the heartbeats for two minutes.

Use the thumb and middle finger to count the pulse for a minute at the left wrist, then the right wrist.