Circles Elbow Arm
Fingertips on the shoulders, the elbows draw slow circles; a warm-up for the shoulder joints.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, fingertips resting on the shoulders, elbows out to the sides.
Steps
- Draw circles with the elbows, forward and up.
- Keep the circles smooth and within an easy range.
- Reverse the direction halfway through the set.
Common mistakes
Fingertips leaving the shoulders: keep them there; the elbows do the drawing. Rushing the circles: slow and even. Shrugging into the circles: shoulders down, neck long.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
