Shoulders Rotation
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The seated shoulders rotation targets the deltoid and trapezius muscles. It improves flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joints, enhancing overall shoulder health and reducing the risk of injury. This exercise is beneficial for warming up the shoulders before more intense workouts.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands at your sides and gently lift your shoulders towards your ears.
- Rotate your shoulders forward, down, and back in a circular motion.
- Perform the circles slowly, maintaining good posture throughout.
- Repeat the motion for a set number of reps or time.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Deltoid Posterior Trapezius Upper Fibers
Secondary Rhomboids Trapezius Lower Fibers Trapezius Middle Fibers