Beginner exercise

Wall Slide

Also called Forearm Wall Slide

  • Coordination
  • Mobility
  • Stability
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Wall Slide

  1. Stand with the back, head, and forearms against a wall as comfort allows.
  2. Brace the trunk and begin with elbows bent and shoulder blades controlled.
  3. Slide the forearms upward while keeping the ribs down and avoiding shoulder shrugging.
  4. Reach only as high as the arms can move without losing position.
  5. Return slowly to the start and repeat.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.

MuscleScoreRole
Serratus Anterior1.0Target, Mover
Trapezius0.5Synergist, Mover
Infraspinatus0.3Stabilizer
Teres Minor0.3Stabilizer