How to Do Shoulder Circles
A beginner-friendly upper body mobility exercise that primarily targets the shoulder joints and surrounding muscles while helping to reduce stiffness, improve shoulder range of motion, and enhance postural alignment.
Exercise Details
Level
Beginner
Primary Skill
Mobility
Muscles
Primary
Triceps
Correct Form
1. Sit comfortably with your back straight.
2. Place your fingertips on your shoulders.
3. Slowly circle your shoulders forward, maintaining the bend in your elbows.
4. Do a few reps, then reverse the direction.
2. Place your fingertips on your shoulders.
3. Slowly circle your shoulders forward, maintaining the bend in your elbows.
4. Do a few reps, then reverse the direction.
Common Mistakes
Try not to lift your shoulders towards your ears. Keep them relaxed and down.
Pro Tips
1. Focus on isolating the movement to your shoulders.
2. If it feels difficult, make smaller circles. Do what feels good for your shoulders.
2. If it feels difficult, make smaller circles. Do what feels good for your shoulders.
