Resting Heart Rate is the number of times heart beats per minute while the body is at rest. It can be measured by checking the pulse rate. The pulse rate can be checked in 2 common ways. Carotid Pulse Radial Pulse. Carotid pulse is located on the either side of the neck (just below jaw line) Radial Pulse is located just below the thumb RHR can be measured just before exercise and in order to get more accurate results, it can be measured soon after waking up in the morning. A lower heart rate at