Movement 3 / 13 · 32 counts · 腕を回す運動
Arm Circles
Big, round circles to oil the shoulders.
Sweep both arms in wide circles — forward, up, back, and down — like drawing suns beside you.
How to do it
- Extend both arms out in front at shoulder height.
- Sweep them upward and back in a full circle, brushing past your ears.
- Keep the circles wide and unhurried, shoulders low.
- Reverse direction halfway through the counts.
Breathing: Inhale as the arms rise, exhale as they fall.
What it does
- Moves the shoulder joints through their full range — the range daily life rarely uses.
- Relieves the rounded-forward posture of desks and phones.
Common mistakes
- Small, fast circles — amplitude matters more than speed.
- Arching the lower back as the arms go overhead.
Questions
My shoulders click — should I stop?
Painless clicking is common and usually harmless. Make the circles smaller and slower; stop only if you feel actual pain.
Why circles in both directions?
Forward circles open the chest; backward circles counter it. Balanced joints were a design principle of the 1951 routine and remain one here.
Radio Taiso is gentle, but it is still exercise. If you have a medical condition, an injury, or any doubt, check with a health professional before starting.