Arms Circles Front Step
Warm up your shoulders and core with Arms Circles Front Step! Improve coordination and blood flow with this simple exercise.
The Arms Circles Front Step mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Arms Circles Front Step Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Arms Circles Front Step Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Arms Circles Front Step
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms by your side.
Begin to step forward with one foot while simultaneously raising your arms straight above your head.
As you step forward, start making small circles with your arms, moving them forward.
Bring your arms down to shoulder height while continuing to circle them as you step forward with the other foot.
Continue alternating steps with forward arm circles for the desired number of repetitions or for a set amount of time.
Keep your core engaged, and maintain good posture throughout the movement.
You can increase the size of the arm circles to further warm up the shoulders and upper back, or increase the pace to raise your heart rate.
This exercise is typically used as a warm-up to prepare the muscles and joints for more strenuous activity, and to improve coordination and blood flow throughout the body.
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Arms Circles Front Step FAQs
What muscles does the Arms Circles Front Step work?
The Arms Circles Front Step mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Arms Circles Front Step?
None. The Arms Circles Front Step is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Arms Circles Front Step variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating In-Place Front-Kick Arm Circles, Stepback Arm Circles, Forward Arm Circles and In-Place Arm Step Raise.
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