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FRONT SHOULDER PRESS - FORWARD REACH

Strengthen shoulder flexor and pressing muscles through forward arm 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 spine neutral.
  2. Bring your arms up at your sides to shoulder level, bending your elbows up.
  3. Pull your arms in front of your face slowly, keeping your hands up.
  4. Push your arms back to the starting position.
  5. Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Move arms slowly and deliberately. Feel the shoulder muscles working. Keep hands at face level.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute shoulder injury. Do not extend 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