This exercise involves standing with arms extended to the sides and making circular motions with the arms. It is often used as a warm-up exercise to increase range of motion in the shoulders and improve circulation in the upper body.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Beginner
Key Benefits
- Improves shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Increases blood flow to the arms and shoulders
- Helps to prevent shoulder injuries
- Can be done as a warm-up before other exercises
- Can be done anywhere without any equipment
Execution Protocol
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Slowly begin to make small circles with your arms, moving them forward in a clockwise direction.
- Gradually increase the size of the circles until you are making full rotations with your arms.
- After a few rotations, switch directions and make circles in a counterclockwise direction.
- Continue making circles for 30-60 seconds, then slowly lower your arms back down to your sides.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Traps
Primary
Back
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Biceps
Primary