Windmill Backward

How to do it

  1. Stand tall and extend your arms to your sides.
  2. Draw large backward circles with your arms, rotating from the shoulders while keeping your core engaged.
  3. Move smoothly and gradually increase the range as your shoulders warm up.
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Equipment
None, bodyweight only
Type
Warm-up

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