PADDLE PRESS - 45 DEGREE ANGLES
Strengthen diagonal chest and arm muscles through angled 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 chest, elbows bent.
- Keep the paddles in the water.
- Push the paddles out at a 45-degree angle to the right until elbows are straight slowly.
- Pull the paddles back to the starting position.
- Push the paddles out at a 45-degree angle to the left until elbows are straight.
- Pull the paddles back to the starting position. Complete prescribed repetitions.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Push paddles at 45-degree angles. Straighten arms fully. Pull back smoothly. Feel diagonal muscles working.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute chest or arm injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range. Modify if experiencing shoulder pain.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the push. Stop if you experience pain. Keep paddles in water.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase push force.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease push force. Reduce angle range.