Standing Arms Circling
Equipment
Start to slowly make circles with your arms, keeping them straight at all times.
Start with small circles and gradually increase the size of the circles.
After doing this for about 30 seconds, reverse the direction of your circles.
Continue this exercise for a desired amount of time or repetitions, then slowly lower your arms to your sides to finish.
Pro Tip
**Controlled Movements**: When circling your arms, make sure to use slow, controlled movements. Avoid rushing the exercise or using momentum to swing your arms around, as this can lead to injury and won't effectively work your muscles. The slower and more controlled the movement, the better the muscle engagement. **Range of Motion**: Aim for the largest range of motion that you can comfortably achieve. This means trying to draw as big a circle as possible with your arms. A common mistake is to make small, quick circles, but this doesn't fully engage the shoulder muscles and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. 4