Description

Circling the joints is an essential warm-up exercise and should always be performed before starting training. The joints are supplied with synovial fluid (lubricated), which reduces the risk of injury. It also warms up the surrounding muscles and stimulates blood circulation. Rotating the upper body mainly warms up the thoracic spine.

Exercise

Upper body rotation

Type: Bilateral Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and spread your arms out to the side at approx. 90° from your body. Bend your elbow joints completely.
2

Start the exercise and rotate your upper body to the left side and then to the right side. Make sure that your hips remain in the same position and that only your upper body rotates.
3

Carry out the exercise until you have reached the specified time.

Tip

Keep your back straight and breathe slowly and evenly. Start with small rotations and increase the rotations as the exercise progresses. Rotate your head during the exercise.