PADDLE ALTERNATING ARM PRESS
Strengthen individual arm muscles through alternating paddle pressing movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
- Hold the paddles in front of your body with your arms bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Keep the paddles in the water.
- Push the right paddle forward until your elbow is straight slowly.
- Pull the right paddle back to the starting position.
- Repeat using the left arm. Complete prescribed repetitions on both sides.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Push paddles forward alternately. Straighten arms fully with each push. Pull back smoothly. Feel arm muscles working.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute 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 controlled.
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.