Shoulder Circles
A shoulders exercise targeting the shoulders.
How to do Shoulder Circles
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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Shoulders
Secondary
Traps
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