Circles Elbow Arm Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Arm Circles Elbow Motion
How to: Circles Elbow Arm
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your arms to your sides at shoulder height.
- Move your arms in circular motions, first clockwise and then counterclockwise.
- Keep the movements controlled and focus on engaging your shoulder muscles.
- Perform the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using excessive momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug up towards the ears.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
- Use lighter weights if available to ease into the movement.
Tips
- Maintain a controlled motion to avoid straining the shoulder.
- Keep your core engaged to support your balance.
Circles Elbow Arm Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
shoulders
strength
body weight
deltoids
beginner