Stretching

Shoulder Circles

The shoulder 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
Shoulder Circles, starting position
Start
Shoulder Circles, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. Reverse direction. You can do this exercise alternating shoulders or both at the same time.

Alternatives to the shoulder circles

Arm Circles Body weight Elbow Circles Body weight Shoulder Raise Body weight Shoulder Stretch Body weight Side Wrist Pull Body weight Upward Stretch Body weight