ShouldersBeginner

Elbow Circles

Stretching movement using No Equipment.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ShouldersSupporting Traps

Movement instructions

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.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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