SHOULDER FLUTTER - ARMS OVERHEAD
Strengthen shoulder and upper back muscles through overhead flutter movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
- Reach your hands up and cross your palms behind your head.
- Push your elbows forward slowly, and then pull them back, like flapping your wings.
- Keep palms crossed behind head throughout the movement.
- Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Move elbows forward and back in controlled manner. Feel the shoulder muscles working. Keep palms at head.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute shoulder injury. Do not extend arms beyond comfortable range above head.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase range of motion.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.