Shoulders·Bodyweight·Isolation
Elbow Circles
Shoulders · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Pull
The Elbow Circles is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.
Muscles Worked
Shoulders primaryTraps secondary
In Position
How to Do the Elbow Circles
- 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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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written