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SHOULDER SHRUG - ELEVATION

Strengthen upper trapezius and shoulder muscles through shrugging 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. Roll your shoulders forward in a shrugging motion slowly.
  3. Repeat rolling your shoulders back in a shrugging motion.
  4. Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Move shoulders smoothly and deliberately. Feel the shoulder muscles working. Keep arms relaxed.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute shoulder injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.

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.

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