Exercises / Beginner
Shoulder and scapula rotations
- Anterior Deltoid
- External Rotators
- Lats
- Lower Trapezius
- Lower Chest
- Upper Chest
- Rear Deltoid
- Serratus
- Side Deltoid
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 10
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Place your hands on your shoulders.
Perform circular motions, first forward and then backward, for a few seconds each.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Anterior Deltoid
External Rotators
Lats
Lower Trapezius
Lower Chest
Upper Chest
Rear Deltoid
Serratus
Side Deltoid
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique10
- Cardio0
- Mobility10
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Beginner
Warm Up Routine
Forearms ∙ Biceps ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
34 min · 16 exercises
Beginner
Specific Elbow Warm-up
Biceps ∙ Triceps ∙ Forearms ∙ Anterior Deltoid
41 min · 11 exercises
Beginner
Specific Shoulders Warm-up
Anterior Deltoid ∙ External Rotators ∙ Lats ∙ Rear Deltoid
41 min · 11 exercises
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