Arm Circles
Big circles with straight arms and no weight, sweeping forward, up past the head and down the sides; a warm-up for the whole shoulder.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, arms straight and a little away from the sides.
Steps
- Swing the straight arms forward and up past the head.
- Carry them out and down the sides to close the circle.
- Keep the circles big and smooth and the trunk still.
Common mistakes
Arching the back as the arms pass overhead: ribs down. Bending the elbows to shrink the circle: long arms. Whipping the arms round fast: an easy, even pace.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
