How To Do & Muscles Worked
arm circles stretch
Before exercising the upper body, it’s important to get in a warm-up. Arm circles are a great way to warm-up the shoulders.
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How to do arm circles stretch Properly
Step by Step Guide
Begin standing with the feet hip distance apart and arms straight down at your sides.
Raise both arms in front of you with the palms down and begin circling them up and back behind you. Finish the circle by returning the arms to your sides.
Repeat for the desired reps.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is performing arm circles with the shoulders internally rotated (thumbs down) which can cause impingement and discomfort. So instead, be sure the palms are down. Or if that’s uncomfortable you can also do this with the palms facing each other.
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