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Standing Single Arm Circle on a Wall

Side delts Upper backTraps Isolation Bodyweight
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How to do it

Starting position

  1. Stand next to a wall and place your palm flat against the wall.
  2. Straighten your elbow comfortably.
  3. Keep your torso parallel to the wall.

Movement

  1. Keeping your hand against the wall, slowly draw large circles with your arm.
  2. Halfway through, switch directions.
  3. Switch to the other arm.

Breathing

Breathe naturally as you do the movement.

Trainer tips

  • Place your palm on the wall and draw a big circle with your arm
  • Keep your shoulders from rising

Cautions

  • If you feel a sharp pain in your shoulder, make smaller circles.
  • Don't twist your torso to assist the movement.
  • Lifting the hands off the wall

Exercise info

Primary musclesSide delts
Secondary musclesUpper back · Traps
EquipmentBodyweight
Movement patternStretching
Recommended time20 sec–40 sec (one side at a time)
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