Shoulders are a fun area of the body to train. When our upper body is strong, we also have greater trust in our ability to play with really fun poses like handstands and other arm balance postures too.

Also, When our deltoids are toned and strong, there is also a great illusion that our waistline is narrow. So work those shoulders, and magically “trim” your waistline!

Today I am sharing a shoulder strengthening segment my workout today. The forearm planks bring some good core challenge into the play too!

Below you will see 4 exercises in my video collage.

Down Dog Inspired Upper Body Exercises, No Equipment Needed

Here is how I circuited these:
1 minute exercise
30 second rest in forearm plank
3 exercises total
Cycle though two times.

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Beginner Variations Of Shoulder Workout Exercises

Want a beginners version of each of the above exercises? Here are modifications you can use to help you going for a full minute, or use these modifications for the entire minute if you are new to yoga or fitness:

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Let me know if you take on this shoulder segment and which of the exercises is your favorite by leaving a comment on my FB page here. Peace!