Bouncing circle draw
- Category
- Calisthenics
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps Femoris, Deltoids
- Secondary muscles
- Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Biceps Brachii
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, legs slightly bent, and your hands lightly bent in front of your hips.
- Slowly straighten your legs while simultaneously drawing circles with your hands, moving them outward and upward.
- Encircle your hands inward, bringing them close together and downward as you bend your knees back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Form tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your knees throughout the exercise to reduce strain on your joints.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed to avoid tension and enhance fluidity in your movements.
- Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm with both the leg movements and the circular hand motions.
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