Arm Circles

What it is

Perform this exercise by rotating your extended arms in controlled circles. It primarily engages your shoulder muscles. This movement also gently activates your trapezius.

Technique tips

• Keep your arms fully extended and straight throughout the movement.
• Maintain a controlled, steady pace for each circular motion.
• Ensure your arms stay parallel to the floor at all times.
• Keep your torso stable, avoiding any swinging or leaning.
• Breathe naturally and rhythmically with the motion.
• After about ten seconds, smoothly reverse the circling direction.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.