Wall Slide
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Wall Slide focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wall Slide with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your back, head, and hips pressed firmly against a wall.
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Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and press your forearms, wrists, and the back of your hands against the wall, forming a 'W' shape with your arms.
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Slowly slide your arms up the wall, keeping your forearms and hands in contact with the wall, until your arms are fully extended overhead or as high as comfortable.
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Reverse the movement, slowly sliding your arms back down the wall to the starting 'W' position, maintaining contact throughout.
Secondary Muscles
While Wall Slide primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Wall Slide, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Wall Slide, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
