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SHOULDER SWING - UPWARD

Strengthen shoulder muscles through upward swinging arm 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. Bend your elbows up to 90 degrees and keep your arms close to your body with thumbs up.
  3. Swing your arms up through the water slowly and smoothly.
  4. Swing your arms back down to your sides, keeping your elbows bent.
  5. Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Bend elbows 90 degrees. Swing arms up smoothly. Feel the shoulder muscles working. Keep arms close to body.

Safety & Precautions

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

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 swing height.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease repetitions. Decrease swing height. 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