How to do: Shoulder Circles

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Shoulder Circles — starting position — Start position

Shoulder Circles — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1With shoulders relaxed and arms resting loosely at your sides (or in your lap if you're seated), gently roll your shoulders forward, up, back, and down.
2Reverse direction. You can do this exercise alternating shoulders or both at the same time.

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