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KICKBOARD PUSH FORWARD - HORIZONTAL

Strengthen chest and arm muscles through horizontal kickboard pushing movements.

Focus Upper Body
Pool Depth Partially Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment Yes

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. Hold a kickboard in both hands in front of your body at chest height, elbows bent.
  3. Push the board out in front of you until your elbows are straight slowly.
  4. Pull the board back to the starting position.
  5. 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.

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