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Big Arm Circles

Bring arms to the surface of the water, out to the sides as far as possible. Using both arms, bring the hands together in front of seated torso, circling arms toward the chest area, as if encircling a large balloon to squeeze out the air. Keeping the hands cupped and under the surface of the water, return the hands to original position. Repeat the exercise 12 times.

Arms are under the surface of the water, hands are cupped in a ready position.

Arms are brought into the chest as the first repetition is completed. As the arms circle around and outward they should be fully extended below the surface of the water. Reverse the motion returning arms out to the sides.

Arms are fully extended on the surface of the water. The exercise is repeated for 11 more intervals. It is then repeated as if performing the breast stroke.

The water buoyancy of this exercise assists with shoulder elevation. The posterior shoulder girdle muscles are strengthened. The Pectoralis major muscle groups are stretched. Upper shoulder mobility occurs.