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How to Do Shoulder Circles — Form, Muscles & Tips

Learn how to do the Shoulder Circles: step-by-step form, muscles worked, and common mistakes. Free workout tracker included.

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How to perform this exercise

  1. 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.
  2. Reverse direction. You can do this exercise alternating shoulders or both at the same time.