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Shoulders

Elbow Circles

Elbow Circles (Start)Elbow Circles (End)
LevelBeginnerMechanicIsolationForcePull

A light mobility drill that traces circles with your elbows to warm up the shoulder joints.

Stretching
Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesTraps

Setup

  1. 1Stand upright with your feet about hip width apart.
  2. 2Rest your fingertips on top of your shoulders.
  3. 3Let your neck and upper traps relax.

How to perform

  1. 1Lift your elbows out to the sides until they are about shoulder height.
  2. 2Trace slow forward circles, starting small and growing larger over 10 reps.
  3. 3Switch directions and trace 10 backward circles.
  4. 4Keep the motion fluid and comfortable.

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