Standing Arm Circles
- Standing with a flat back and tight core, raise your arms to the sides.
- While focusing on the shoulders, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion. Start with small circles. Gradually increase the size of the circles.
- After completing one set of a pre-determined number (such as 10 repetitions), reverse the direction, going counter-clockwise.
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Standing arm circles is a at-home exercise that targets shoulders and also works upper back & lower traps. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Trx suspension strap planks, underhand grip barbell bench press and overhead water bottle squats. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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