Muscle Group being exercised: Abdominals, hip flexors, gluteals, lattisimus dorsi and medial deltoids
Water Depth: Between waist and chest deep
Equipment: Hydro-Tone Boots and Bells. The Water Weight boots and bells can also be used.
Starting Position: Upper arms are held to the side, parallel to the bottom with elbows bent 90 degrees and bells just below the surface. Feet are shoulder-width apart and legs are bent so that the shoulders are half submerged
Movement: Bring both knees towards the chest as you bring both elbows down to the sides. Return to starting position. Repeat 15 to 20 times. The boots and bells work in opposition to keep the body from moving either up or down a significant amount.
Safety Tips: Keep elbows bent; exhale on each jump and "wing compression;, keep Hydro-Tone bells in the water.
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