Noodle Pulldown

You will need a noodle for the shallow-end exercise. It can also be done with other resistance tools such as paddles, kickboard or aqua dumbbells. Working against floating resistance can significantly strengthen your targeted muscles. 

Starting Position:
Stand in the shallow-end with your legs spread out. Hold the noodle with both your hands (shoulder-width apart) and put the noodle on the water, in front of you. 

​Action:
With your back straight, pull the noodle down as deep as you can with straight arms. Put the noodle up and repeat. Make your movement slow and controlled, focusing on using your muscles. Speed up gradually when it becomes too easy. 

Breathing:
Inhale as you move the noodle up. Exhale as you pull down. 

Targeted Muscles:
Use your upper back muscles to pull the noodle down. 

​Related Exercises:                                                                                                                                                             
Alternate Arm Pulldown 
Dumbbells Pulldown 

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