Stretching

Elbow Circles

The elbow circles is a beginner stretching exercise for your shoulders, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Traps
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Elbow Circles, starting position
Start
Elbow Circles, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit or stand with your feet slightly apart.
  2. Place your hands on your shoulders with your elbows at shoulder level and pointing out.
  3. Slowly make a circle with your elbows. Breathe out as you start the circle and breathe in as you complete the circle.

Alternatives to the elbow circles

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