Shoulders · Bodyweight

PVC Around the World

Loosen the shoulders with one smooth circle.

PVC Around the World exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a PVC pipe in front of your hips with a wide overhand grip, arms straight.
  2. Swing it up and over to one side, raising one arm overhead.
  3. Rotate the pipe behind your head, opening the shoulders.
  4. Continue the full circle back to the front, then reverse direction.

The one cue that matters

Keep your arms straight, widen your grip if your shoulders feel jammed.

Muscles worked

The PVC Around the World isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the PVC Around the World work?

The PVC Around the World primarily works the Shoulders.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of PVC Around the World?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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