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ARM CURL - ELBOW FLEXION

Strengthen biceps and arm muscles through elbow flexion and extension movements.

Focus Upper Body
Pool Depth Partially Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at sides.
  2. Start with your arms down at your sides with palms facing forward.
  3. Bend your elbows and bring your hands up through the water to your chest slowly.
  4. Turn your palms to face down and push your arms back down until they are straight.
  5. 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.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education