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 work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves upper back & lower traps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Bent over shoulder pendulums / swings, trx suspension straps saw pikes and overhead water bottle squats are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as standing arm circles. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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