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Elbow Circles

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Elbow Circles — Body Weight Shoulders exercise demonstration
Elbow Circles — Body Weight Shoulders exercise demonstration
Body part
Shoulders
Target
Shoulders
Equipment
Body Weight
Secondary
Trapezius

Instructions

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

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