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PADDLE LATERAL RAISE - SHOULDER HEIGHT

Strengthen lateral shoulder muscles through lateral paddle raising 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 the paddles out to your sides at shoulder height with elbows straight.
  3. Bring your arms down to your sides, keeping your arms straight slowly.
  4. Move the paddles back up to the starting position.
  5. Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Keep arms straight. Move paddles slowly and deliberately. Feel shoulder muscles working. Maintain posture.

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 arms straight.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase resistance with paddles.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease repetitions. Decrease movement speed. Remove paddles if needed.

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