Hominin · exercise
Shoulder Circles
Shoulder Circles is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the shoulders, with help from the traps.
beginnerotherpull movementstretching
- Main muscles
- shoulders
- Also works
- traps
How to do it
- With shoulders relaxed and arms resting loosely at your sides (or in your lap if you're seated), gently roll your shoulders forward, up, back, and down.
- Reverse direction. You can do this exercise alternating shoulders or both at the same time.
Watch a form tutorial on YouTube · Search Hominin for it
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- Arm Circles · other, beginner
- Chair Upper Body Stretch · other, beginner
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- Round The World Shoulder Stretch · other, beginner
- Shoulder Raise · other, beginner
- Shoulder Stretch · other, beginner
- Side Wrist Pull · other, beginner
- Upward Stretch · other, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).