PADDLE PRESS - DOWNWARD VERTICAL MOTION
Strengthen shoulder and chest muscles through vertical 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 at shoulder height, elbows straight.
- The paddles should be nearly flat in the water.
- Push the paddles down to your waist, keeping your elbows straight slowly.
- Bring the paddles back up to the starting position, keeping your elbows straight. Complete prescribed repetitions.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Keep elbows straight. Push paddles down with force. Pull back up smoothly. Feel shoulder muscles working.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute shoulder or chest injury. Do not extend arms above shoulder height.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the push. Stop if you experience pain. Keep paddles nearly flat.
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.