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supine shoulder circles - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

supine shoulder circles

lying on back with arm elevated, perform controlled circular movements in the air to enhance shoulder mobility and control

Starting position
supine, crook-lying
Joints
shoulder
Muscles
deltoid, rotator cuff, pectoralis major
Goal
postural correction, coordination, mobility
Type
isotonic concentric, active

How it is done

Lie on the back with feet on the floor and knnes bend, elevate the arm to 90 degree facing the ceiling. Draw the circle with arm in the air facing the ceiling, back to starting position and repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.