Okay, so today I tried something called “barbell circular.” I started by gathering all the stuff I thought I’d need. First, I found a standard barbell, the kind you see at any gym. Then I grabbed a bunch of weight plates, making sure I had different sizes so I could adjust the weight. I also made sure I had a couple of those circular weight clips, you know, to keep the plates from sliding off.
I started with just the barbell, no weights, just to get a feel for the movement. I held it out in front of me, and then, keeping my arms straight, started moving it in a big circle, kind of like I was drawing a circle in the air with the end of the bar. I did this a few times to warm up and get the hang of it.
Next, I added some weight, just a little at first, on each end of the barbell. I used those clips to secure them tight. I repeated the same circular motion, making sure to keep my core engaged and my back straight. It was definitely harder with the weight, but I made sure to keep the movements controlled and smooth.
I did a few sets of, say, 10-12 circles in each direction. After each set, I rested for a bit. During the rest, I thought about how I was feeling and if I should up the weight.
- Round 1: Barbell only, 12 circles clockwise, 12 counter-clockwise, felt pretty easy.
- Round 2: Added 5 pounds to each side, 10 circles each way, a little tougher.
- Round 3: Bumped it up to 10 pounds each side, 8 circles each way, that was a challenge!
- Round 4: Went back to 5 pounds, 10 circles each way, focused on keeping it smooth.
End of the Session
Finally, I finished up, took the weights off, and put everything back where I found it. My shoulders and arms were definitely feeling it, and it felt like I got a good workout in. I made some notes about how much weight I used and how many reps I did, so I can keep track of my progress next time. Overall, it was a decent experiment, and I think “barbell circular” is something I’ll try again.
