WEBBED GLOVE POWER PULLS
Develop higher-level upper-body strength and endurance using webbed gloves for powerful pulling patterns under water.
How to Perform
- Put on webbed gloves and stand in midriff- to chest-deep water with a stable stance wider than hip-width.
- Extend both arms forward under the water at shoulder depth with a soft bend in the elbows and palms facing slightly outward.
- Sweep the arms down and back in a strong pulling motion, drawing the elbows toward the ribs and squeezing the shoulder blades together.
- Return the arms forward under control along a similar path, feeling resistance in both directions.
- Perform 10 to 16 strong pulls, rest briefly, and repeat for 2 to 3 sets as tolerated.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Pull as if moving thick water behind you, keep the neck
relaxed, and let the trunk stay tall and steady.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Not suitable during acute shoulder or neck flares;
reduce intensity or avoid with uncontrolled hypertension if large upper-body effort
causes symptoms.
Additional Safety Notes: Avoid jerky accelerations, monitor for shoulder pinching or neck tension, and stop if technique deteriorates from fatigue.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Add a gentle squat with each pull, increase set count, or use faster tempo intervals alternating strong pulls with easier recovery pulls.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Use smaller, slower pulls, perform fewer repetitions per set, or remove the gloves to reduce resistance.