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Arm Front-Back Rotation

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Improve shoulder mobility simply! Gentle rotations warm up your joints and increase flexibility. Perfect for a pre-workout or stretch.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Step 1: Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms by your sides.

Step 2: In a controlled motion, extend your arms straight in front of you at shoulder height with your palms facing each other.

Step 3: Slowly raise your arms above your head, keeping them straight, until your hands are pointing towards the ceiling.

Step 4: From this raised position, start rotating your arms backward in a circular motion, making sure to maintain a full range of motion and keeping your arms extended.

Step 5: Continue the circular motion until your arms return to the starting position by your sides.

Step 6: Reverse the direction: lift your arms straight up in front of you again, then rotate the arms forward, creating a circular motion from the front to back this time.

Step 7: Continue the rotations for a set amount of time or a certain number of rotations in each direction, typically aiming for 10-20 repetitions each way.

Step 8: Focus on your breathing throughout the exercise, inhaling and exhaling smoothly and maintaining good posture with a tight core.

This exercise is excellent for warming up the shoulder joints before a workout or as a stretching exercise to improve mobility. Be mindful not to speed through the rotations and to keep the movement smooth and controlled throughout.

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