Shoulder Circles
- Works
- Shoulders, plus traps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation
How to do it
Setup. With shoulders relaxed and arms resting loosely at your sides (or in your lap if you're seated), gently roll your shoulders forward, up, back, and down.
- Reverse direction. You can do this exercise alternating shoulders or both at the same time.
Cues
- Arms relaxed by the sides.
- Roll forward, up, back, down.
- Slow, big circles.
- Reverse halfway through.
Common mistakes
- Rushing small circles.
- Tensing the neck.
Where to start
Sets2-3
Reps30 s each direction
Rest15 s
A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.