Neck and shoulders

Big Arm Circles

  • 30 seconds
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Warms up the shoulders and upper back.

Illustration of the big arm circles: arms out to the sides, elbows straight
Big Arm Circles, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Arms out to the sides, elbows straight.
  2. Draw big circles forward, then backward.
  3. Hold for 30 seconds, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold30 seconds
PositionStanding
Body areaNeck and shoulders
EquipmentNone
What it doesWarms up the shoulders and upper back.

In these routines

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.