---
title: "Shoulder Circle"
description: "Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed, hanging straight down by your sides."
locale: en
slug: shoulder-circle
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/shoulder-circle"
primaryMuscle: "Lats"
secondaryMuscles: ["Front delts"]
equipment: ["Bodyweight"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/4231315f-shoulder-circle.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-09-13T18:54:59+00:00
---
# Shoulder Circle

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed, hanging straight down by your sides.

## How to do it

1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed, hanging straight down by your sides.
2. Begin by making small circular motions with your shoulders, moving them backward in a controlled manner.
3. Gradually increase the size of the circles, maintaining a steady pace.
4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

## Form tips

- Move your shoulders slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you complete each circle and inhaling as you start the next.
- Avoid using momentum to move your shoulders; focus on using your shoulder muscles.

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