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Shoulder Circles

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

Instructions

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

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