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SHOULDER ROLL

Mobilize and warm up shoulders through rolling motion in both directions.

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

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with arms at your sides.
  2. Roll your shoulders forward in a smooth, controlled motion.
  3. Complete desired repetitions forward.
  4. Repeat rolling your shoulders backward.
  5. Alternate forward and backward rolls for prescribed duration.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Roll smoothly and continuously. Keep motion controlled and rhythmic. Breathe throughout.

Safety & Precautions

Important: None typical. Avoid if acute shoulder pain.

Additional Safety Notes: Move smoothly without jerking. Do not force the roll. Stop if experiencing shoulder pain.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase repetitions. Add larger rolls. Increase rolling speed.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Reduce repetitions. Decrease roll size. Move more slowly.

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 Aquatic Exercise Guide - Upper Body Strengthening section