Alternating Arm Extensions to the Front and Sides

Description

Sit in the middle of a pool noodle and keep your balance in the water. Hold a water weight in each hand, with your elbows bent and underwater. Straighten both arms in front of you, then bring them back toward your body. Then straighten your arms out to the sides, and return to the starting position. Alternate extensions to the front and to the sides, keeping your abdominal muscles engaged. Perform the number of repetitions recommended by your therapist.

Settings

Equipment

Pool NoodleWeight

Positions

Seated

Muscle groups

Elbow extensorsElbow flexorsShoulder flexorsShoulder abductors

Difficulty

Moderate

Movement

ExtensionFlexionAbduction

Contraction mode

Concentric