Exercise

Shoulder Circles

Also known as: shoulder rolls, shoulder rotation warmup, scapula rolls

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

EquipmentBodyweight

MovementPull

CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Primary

Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Lateral deltoid Posterior deltoid Traps

How to do it

With shoulders relaxed and arms resting loosely at your sides (or in your lap if you're seated), gently roll your shoulders forward, up, back, and down.
Reverse direction. You can do this exercise alternating shoulders or both at the same time.