Standing Yin Yang Circles
Improve balance & coordination with Standing Yin Yang Circles! A flowing, low-impact exercise promoting mindful movement and core engagement.
The Standing Yin Yang Circles mainly works the shoulders and chest, with help from the traps and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Yin Yang Circles Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Obliques
Standing Yin Yang Circles Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Yin Yang Circles
Standing Yin Yang Circles
Positioning:
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keep your knees slightly bent and relax your shoulders.
Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder level, palms facing down.
Movement Instructions:
Begin by raising your right arm overhead while lowering your left arm towards your waist, forming a circular motion.
As your right arm reaches the top, allow your left arm to come forward and up to meet the right arm, creating a circular pathway.
Gradually bring both arms back to the starting position (arms extended to the sides).
Switch directions: now raise your left arm overhead while lowering your right arm towards your waist, again following a circular path.
Continue this movement, alternating arms in a smooth and controlled manner.
Focus on maintaining a fluid motion, breathing steadily, and keeping your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Repetitions:
Perform the circles for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then take a short break and repeat 2-3 times.
Standing Yin Yang Circles FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Yin Yang Circles work?
The Standing Yin Yang Circles mainly works the shoulders and chest, with help from the traps and core. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Yin Yang Circles?
None. The Standing Yin Yang Circles is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Standing Yin Yang Circles variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Arm Circles Leg Lift, Stepback Arm Circles, Forward Arm Circles and In-Place Arm Circles Marching.
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