Arm Circles

Arm Circles — Start position — Start position

Arm Circles — End position — End position

Region: Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: push

Muscles worked

shoulders
traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Stand up and extend your arms straight out by the sides. The arms should be parallel to the floor and perpendicular (90-degree angle) to your torso. This will be your starting position.
Slowly start to make circles of about 1 foot in diameter with each outstretched arm. Breathe normally as you perform the movement.
Continue the circular motion of the outstretched arms for about ten seconds. Then reverse the movement, going the opposite direction.

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