Exercise

Elbow Circles

Also known as: elbow rotation warmup, shoulder mobility elbow circles, elbow shoulder warmup

Elbow Circles is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: lateral deltoid, posterior deltoid and traps. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeIsolation

MovementPull

CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Primary

Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Lateral deltoid Posterior deltoid Traps

How to do it

Sit or stand with your feet slightly apart.
Place your hands on your shoulders with your elbows at shoulder level and pointing out.
Slowly make a circle with your elbows. Breathe out as you start the circle and breathe in as you complete the circle.