Exercises / Beginner
Shoulder rotation
- Anterior Deltoid
- External Rotators
- Lats
- Upper Chest
- Lower Trapezius
- Upper Trapezius
- Side Deltoid
- Triceps
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 8
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Raise your arms to a 45-degree angle.
Perform circular movements with them, not too wide, for a few seconds.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Anterior Deltoid
External Rotators
Lats
Upper Chest
Lower Trapezius
Upper Trapezius
Side Deltoid
Triceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio0
- Mobility5
Sessions
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