LATERAL RAISE - ARMS TO SHOULDERS
Strengthen shoulder abductors and lateral shoulder muscles through lateral arm raises.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at sides.
- Lift both arms up and out to your sides to shoulder level slowly.
- Keep your arms straight and pull your arms down through the water to your legs.
- Then pull your arms back up to your sides to shoulder level, keeping your arms straight.
- Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Lift arms slowly and smoothly. Keep arms straight throughout. Feel the shoulder muscles working.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute shoulder injury. Do not lift above shoulder height. Modify if experiencing shoulder pain.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not lift above shoulder height. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements controlled.
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.