Wall Slide
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Wall Slide focuses on Shoulders, with Upper Back 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 against a wall, pressing the back of your forearms and hands against the wall.
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Keep your elbows bent and your hands at approximately shoulder height to begin the movement.
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Slowly slide your forearms and hands upward along the wall until your arms are fully extended overhead.
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Maintain contact with the wall as you reverse the movement, sliding your forearms and hands back down to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Wall Slide primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Upper Back . 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.
