Beginner exercise
Wall Slide
Also called Forearm Wall Slide
Technique
How to perform Wall Slide
- Stand with the back, head, and forearms against a wall as comfort allows.
- Brace the trunk and begin with elbows bent and shoulder blades controlled.
- Slide the forearms upward while keeping the ribs down and avoiding shoulder shrugging.
- Reach only as high as the arms can move without losing position.
- Return slowly to the start and repeat.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.
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