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BICEPS CURL

Strengthen biceps and arm flexors by curling arms upward against water resistance.

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

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with arms down at your sides, palms facing forward.
  2. Bend your elbows and bring your hands up through the water to your chest.
  3. Turn your palms to face down.
  4. Push your arms back down until they are straight by your sides.
  5. Perform movement slowly with controlled, smooth motion.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Curl smoothly up against water resistance. Keep movement controlled. Breathe throughout.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if elbow pain. Do not overextend at full arm extension.

Additional Safety Notes: Do not jerk the movement. Do not lock elbows at full extension. Stop if experiencing elbow pain.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase repetitions. Add longer holds at top or bottom. Increase arm speed.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Reduce repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Move more slowly.

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 Aquatic Exercise Guide - Upper Body Strengthening section