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SHOULDER PUNCH - OVERHEAD PRESS

Strengthen shoulder and arm muscles through overhead punching movements.

Focus Upper Body
Pool Depth Partially Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at sides.
  2. Stand with your arms at your sides, hands turned out to your sides with palms down.
  3. Pull your shoulders up and then punch your arms down in the water, so your shoulders move down under the water.
  4. Return to starting position and repeat.
  5. Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Move shoulders up and down smoothly. Punch arms down powerfully. Feel the shoulder muscles working.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute shoulder injury. Do not extend arms above comfortable height.

Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements controlled.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase punch power.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease repetitions. Decrease punch force. Slower movement pace.

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