How to do it
Plant your feet firmly and keep your weight even across them.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
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Slowly make small circles with your arms, gradually increasing the size of the circles.
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Continue for a set time or number of circles, then reverse the direction.
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Keep your core engaged and maintain good posture throughout the exercise.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to swing your arms, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the arms below shoulder height
- ✕Hunching forward through the upper back
- ✕Locking the elbows during circles