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Shoulder Rolls

Traps Tier A in Stretch Bodyweight Isolation Dynamic
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2sets
10reps
10srest
~2.8kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

Secondary
ShouldersUpper Back

Secondary muscles help but are not the main target

Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inNeck / upper traps

Joints moving smoothly through a bigger range; a mild stretch, never pinching.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Move slowly and stay in control.”

Tempo · Slow and smooth

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • Move slowly and make each circle as big as possible.
  • An easy way to release neck and shoulder tension at your desk.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing through small, jerky circles.

Breathing

Inhale as you lift your shoulders, exhale as you roll them back and down.

Equipment needed

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