KICKBOARD PUSH FORWARD - HORIZONTAL
Strengthen chest and arm muscles through horizontal kickboard pushing movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
- Hold a kickboard in both hands in front of your body at chest height, elbows bent.
- Push the board out in front of you until your elbows are straight slowly.
- Pull the board back to the starting position.
- Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Push board forward with controlled force. Straighten arms fully. Pull back smoothly. Feel chest muscles working.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute chest, arm, or shoulder injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the push. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase push force.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease push force. Slower movement pace.