shoulder roll
Sideways protective tumble
A shoulder roll is a circular motion of the shoulder joint, rotating forward or backward.
In exercise and stretching, shoulder rolls loosen tight muscles: Do ten shoulder rolls before lifting.
In dance and movement, a shoulder roll adds fluid expressiveness.
The term also describes a defensive boxing technique where the fighter rotates the lead shoulder to deflect punches.
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- stretchPull to extend
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
range of motion · warmup · joint · rotator cuff · rotation · forward · backward · trapezius · muscle · muscle tension · loosen · circling · neck · posture · tension · release · deltoid · clavicle
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- gymnasticsgymnastics, balance beam, floor exercise, handstand, parallel bars
- athletic movesjump, run, sprint, dive, throw
- dance movespirouette, shimmy, waltz, tango, cha-cha
- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, snap fingers
- stretchingreaching, extending, unfurling, lengthening, spreading
shoulder rollforward somersault
Airborne rotation moving ahead
forward roll · back roll · backward roll · tumble · cartwheel
shoulder rollforward somersault
Airborne rotation moving ahead
front flip · backward somersault · aerial · cartwheel · handspring
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