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Aquatic Shoulder Abduction

Also called Pool Shoulder Abduction.

Aquatic Shoulder Abduction: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand in shoulder-deep water. Raise both arms out to the sides below the surface, keeping your shoulders relaxed.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Standing
Equipment
Pool
Recovery phase
Any phase

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