How to Do the Elbow Circles

Beginner · Bodyweight · Targets Shoulders, Traps

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Elbow Circles demonstration
💪 Shoulders, Traps🏋️ Bodyweight📊 Beginner🏷️ Stretching

How to perform 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.

Muscles worked

The Elbow Circles primarily targets your Shoulders, with support from your Traps. No equipment needed — train it anywhere.

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