ShouldersNo equipmentBeginner
Elbow Circles
Place your hands on your shoulders with elbows at shoulder level pointing out. Draw slow circles with the elbows, matching your breath to the circle.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Stretching
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 6
Form sequence
01 · stance
Sit or stand with your feet slightly apart.
02 · hand placement
Place your hands on your shoulders with your elbows at shoulder level and pointing out.
03 · circle · Key step
Slowly make a circle with your elbows. Breathe out as you start the circle and breathe in as you complete the circle.
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
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