ARM CURL - ELBOW FLEXION
Strengthen biceps and arm muscles through elbow flexion and extension movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at sides.
- Start with your arms down at your sides with palms facing forward.
- Bend your elbows and bring your hands up through the water to your chest slowly.
- Turn your palms to face down and push your arms back down until they are straight.
- Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Bend elbows slowly and deliberately. Feel the bicep muscles working. Keep upper arms stationary.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute arm or elbow injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Add hand resistance.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.