Overhead Shoulder Circles
Starting Posture
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms extended straight overhead.
How to Exercise
Keeping your arms straight, begin by making slow circles with your arms, moving them in a circular motion up and back behind your head. Continue the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Breath Control
Inhale as you raise your arms overhead and exhale as you lower them back down.
Common errors
Common mistakes include bending the elbows or hunching the shoulders. Make sure to keep your arms straight and your shoulders down and back.
Weights
You can add light weights such as dumbbells or resistance bands to increase the intensity of the exercise.
Grips
There is no specific grip for this exercise.
Variations
You can perform this exercise in different planes of motion, such as moving your arms in circles to the side or in front of your body.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
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John Lindsey
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Focus on keeping your shoulders relaxed and avoid shrugging them up towards your ears. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso as you move your arms.
Cautions
Avoid swinging your arms too forcefully, as this can put strain on your shoulder joints. If you feel any discomfort or pain, stop the exercise immediately.