The A-Z of Water Fitness

GLUTES EXERCISE

Hydro-Propulsion: Glute Activation That Land Can't Match 1. Standing Glute Kickback (Push & Pause) Purpose Main Target: Gluteus maximus Bonus: Hamstrings, lower back stabilisers Why Water?...

LEG EXERCISE

Hydrodrive Legs: Build Strength Without Joint Punishment 1. Shallow Squat Push (Pool Floor) Purpose Primary: Quadriceps, gluteus maximus Secondary: Hamstrings, core stability Why Water? Reduced joint...

BACK EXERCISES

Fluid Spine Revolution: Decompress While You Strengthen 1. Standing Lat Pulldown (Straight Arm Sweep) Purpose • Main Target: Latissimus dorsi • Secondary: Teres major, posterior deltoid, core stabilisers • Why Water?: Vertical...

CORE EXERCISE

360° Aquatic Core: Stability Meets Adaptive Challenge 1. Vertical Tuck Crunch (Buoyancy Hold) Purpose Primary: Rectus abdominis Secondary: Hip flexors, deep core stabilisers Why Water? Buoyancy...

CHEST EXERCISES

Buoyant Power: Chest Activation That Protects Your Shoulders 1. Standing Chest Press (Push & Open) Purpose • Main Target: Pectoralis major (sternocostal & clavicular heads) • Bonus: Anterior...

ARM EXERCISE

Rotator Revival: Water's Zero-Impact Path to Pain-Free Range 1. Lateral Arm Raises (Water Wings) Purpose Main Target: Middle deltoid Secondary: Supraspinatus, upper trapezius Why Water? Constant...

SHOULDER EXERCISES

Rotator Revival: Water's Zero-Impact Path to Pain-Free Range 1. Lateral Arm Raises (Water Wings) Purpose Main Target: Middle deltoid Secondary: Supraspinatus, upper trapezius Why Water? Constant...

BALANCE EXERCISE

Dynamic Equilibrium: Water's Unstable Advantage 1. Static Flamingo Hold (Balance Reset) Purpose Main Target: Ankle stabilisers, core Bonus: Glute medius, proprioceptors Why Water? Buoyancy allows longer...

MOBILITY EXERCISE

Freedom in Fluid: Range of Motion Rediscovered 1. Lateral Flow Step (Side Glide Reset) Purpose Main Target: Hip abductors, ankle mobility, spinal rotation Bonus: Inner thighs,...