Arm circles
Big, controlled arm circles that warm up your shoulders and upper back before a workout.
BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Keeping your arms straight, swing them forward and up overhead.
- Continue the circle back and down past your hips.
- Make smooth, full circles and switch direction halfway if you like.
Form tips
- Keep your core braced so your lower back does not arch.
- Start with smaller circles and make them bigger as your shoulders loosen up.
Muscles worked
ShouldersUpper back