Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles
The Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
How to do the Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a light resistance band taut with both hands in front of your thighs.
Keep your arms straight and gently pull outward on the band to create tension across your chest.
Slowly raise your arms up and over your head in a wide circular motion, maintaining tension in the band.
Continue the circle behind you, bringing your arms down and back to the starting position in front of your thighs.
Perform all repetitions in one direction before reversing the circular motion.
Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles FAQs
What muscles does the Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles work?
The Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Standing Arms Circles?
Resistance bands.
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