Shoulders · Weighted · Intermediate

How to do Weighted Round Arm

The weighted round arm is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids while also engaging the triceps and upper back. It involves lifting weights in a controlled, circular motion, which requires good form and coordination.

Primary muscle: Shoulders
Also works: Triceps and Upper back
Equipment: Weighted
Level: Intermediate
Category: Shoulders

How to do Weighted Round Arm, step by step

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Continue lifting your arms until they are parallel to the ground.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Weighted Round Arm works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.

Track Weighted Round Arm in SPLYT

Weighted Round Arm is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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