PADDLE CIRCLES - HORIZONTAL ROTATION
Strengthen shoulder and rotator cuff muscles through circular paddle movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
- Hold the paddles about shoulder height with elbows straight.
- Be sure the paddles are in the water.
- Move your arms to make circles with the paddles.
- Go in one direction for prescribed repetitions, and then go in the other direction.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Keep elbows straight. Move paddles in smooth circles. Feel shoulder muscles working. Maintain controlled movement.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute shoulder injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range. Modify if experiencing shoulder pain.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep paddles submerged.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase circle size. Increase movement speed.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease circle size. Decrease movement speed.