Target Muscle Group: Lats, biceps and rhomboids
Equipment Needed: Swimming Block
Performance Points:
- Start with the arms fully extended and hands shoulder-width apart.
- Pull your body up and pause with arms bent for 1 second.
- Slowly, lower yourself down in a controlled manner.
- Do not assist the movement with your feet.
Sets & Repetitions:
- Complete 8-10 repetitions and 4-5 sets
Modifications:
- Moving through the exercise slower will make it more difficult.
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by Becky Smith
Becky Smith is a Bachelor of Kinesiology graduate and certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology as a Certified Exercise Physiologist. She specializes in water rehabilitation and enjoys using the pool as a way to challenge her clients. She works with a variety of clientele both in the water and in the Fitness Centre.
