Breast Stroke Swimming

This exercise can be performed either seated or standing, however aim to keep the back straight, and avoid swinging the body.

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Holding dumbbells, push the weights out from your chest in a smooth circular motion, (as in a swimming breast stroke) the weights should stay at shoulder height during the exercise.

Breast stoke actions can be worked in both directions, i.e. taking the hands outwards away from your chest, or inwards taking your hands to your chest then out to your sides (Old English Style).

Focus on keeping your arms parallel to the floor, with your back straight, head up throughout the movement.