Arm Circles
Open your arms to the sides, parallel to the floor, then trace circles about a foot across. After ten seconds, reverse direction while breathing normally.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Stretching
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 6
Form sequence
01 · setup · Key step
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.
02 · circle
Slowly start to make circles of about 1 foot in diameter with each outstretched arm. Breathe normally as you perform the movement.
03 · reverse
Continue the circular motion of the outstretched arms for about ten seconds. Then reverse the movement, going the opposite direction.
What's working
3D
- Anterior Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Upper Trapezius
Secondary · 99 exercises
- Middle Trapezius
Secondary · 164 exercises
- Lower Trapezius
Secondary · 99 exercises
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