Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World
Improve shoulder mobility with this simple bodyweight exercise. Perfect for warm-ups or active recovery!
The Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms by your sides, and keeping your body upright and core engaged.
Lift your arms forward and upward until they are extended above your head. Your palms should be facing each other at the top of the movement.
Circular motion: Continue the circular motion by moving your arms backward in a smooth arc until they reach a horizontal position behind your body, with your palms facing outward.
Complete the circle by bringing your arms back down to the starting position at your sides.
Controlled movement: Perform the movement in a controlled manner, keeping the motion fluid and without jerking your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, making sure to breathe evenly throughout the exercise.
Tip: You can perform this exercise in both directions (forward and reverse) to work on shoulder mobility and muscle balance.
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Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World work?
The Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World?
None. The Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Bodyweight Standing Around-The-World variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Stepback Arm Circles, Forward Arm Circles, Behind-Neck Arms-Forward and Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap.
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