Standing Swimmer

Standing Swimmer demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, palms facing down
  • 3Imitate the motion of swimming, making small circular rotations with your arms
  • 4Keep your core tight and your posture straight while doing the movement
  • 5After doing a set of rotations one way, switch to do the same number of rotations the other way

Tips:

  • Ensure your movements are controlled and not erratic
  • Maintain a smooth, fluid motion to fully engage the shoulder muscles
  • Avoid jerking or swaying your body to compensate for the movements
  • Keep your body stationary and only move your arms for the exercise to be effective

Standing Swimmer Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs