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1.01
AerobicBody weight

Arm Circle Stepback

Intensity
duration
MET
4energy expenditure
Type
Aerobic

Target muscles

  • Quads30%
  • Hamstrings30%
  • Glutes30%
  • Shoulders5%
  • Chest5%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your torso upright as you reach each foot behind you.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended at your sides.

  2. 2

    Step back with your right foot while simultaneously performing forward arm circles.

  3. 3

    Step forward to the starting position and switch to backward arm circles.

  4. 4

    Step back with your left foot and continue alternating the stepback and arm circle direction.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your arms straight and make controlled circles to engage your shoulder stabilizers.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Making the arm circles too small
  • ✕Stepping back too far to maintain balance
  • ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
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