In-Place Arm Circles Marching
March in place while doing arm circles! This full-body exercise improves coordination and cardio.
The In-Place Arm Circles Marching mainly works the shoulders, core and back, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
In-Place Arm Circles Marching Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
In-Place Arm Circles Marching Variations and Alternatives
How to do the In-Place Arm Circles Marching
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
2. Start with small circles made by your arms, gradually increasing to larger circles.
3. As you do the arm circles, begin to march in place by lifting your knees alternately to hip level.
4. ...continues.
In-Place Arm Circles Marching FAQs
What muscles does the In-Place Arm Circles Marching work?
The In-Place Arm Circles Marching mainly works the shoulders, core and back, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid, iliopsoas and serratus anterior.
What equipment do you need for the In-Place Arm Circles Marching?
None. The In-Place Arm Circles Marching is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some In-Place Arm Circles Marching variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Arm Flap March, Stepback Arm Circles, Forward Arm Circles and Arms Circles Front Step.
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