Form guide
How to Do Arm Circles
Loosens the shoulder joints and upper back before push-ups, presses and rows.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Impact
- Low impact
- Muscles worked
- Shoulders
Step by step
- 1Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms straight out to the sides.
- 2Draw small circles forward, gradually making them bigger.
- 3Halfway through, reverse the direction.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears.
- Moving so fast that the circles become sloppy flails.
Alternatives
Put it to work
Routines with Arm Circles
- 10min
10-Minute Full Body Workout at Home (No Equipment)
No Equipment
- 30min
30-Minute Full Body Workout at Home (No Equipment)
No Equipment
- 45min
45-Minute Full Body Workout at Home (No Equipment)
No Equipment
- 20min
20-Minute Full Body Workout at Home with Dumbbells
Dumbbells
- 30min
30-Minute Full Body Workout at Home with Dumbbells
Dumbbells
- 45min
45-Minute Full Body Workout at Home with Dumbbells
Dumbbells