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Shoulder and scapula rotations

  • Anterior Deltoid
  • External Rotators
  • Lats
  • Lower Trapezius
  • Lower Chest
  • Upper Chest
  • Rear Deltoid
  • Serratus
  • Side Deltoid
  • Upper Trapezius

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Shoulder and scapula rotations
Level
Beginner
Muscles
10
Equipment
Bodyweight

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Place your hands on your shoulders.

  2. 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

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