How to do: Elbow Circles

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Elbow Circles — starting position — Start position

Elbow Circles — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Sit or stand with your feet slightly apart.
2Place your hands on your shoulders with your elbows at shoulder level and pointing out.
3Slowly make a circle with your elbows. Breathe out as you start the circle and breathe in as you complete the circle.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).