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You can easily check your pulse on the inside of your wrist, below your thumb. 1  Gently place 2 fingers of your other hand on this artery. 2  Do not use your thumb because it has its own pulse that you may feel. 3  Count the beats for 30 seconds; then double the result to get the number of beats per minute.
When taking your pulse: 1  Using the first and second fingertips, press firmly but gently on the arteries until you feel a pulse. 2  Begin counting the pulse when the clock's second hand is on the 12. 3  Count your pulse for 60 seconds (or for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4 to calculate beats per minute).