Weighted Wall Slide
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Weighted Wall Slide focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Wall Slide with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your back, head, and hips pressed firmly against a wall, with your feet about 6-12 inches away from the wall.
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Hold a light dumbbell in each hand, or make fists, and bring your arms up so your elbows are bent at 90 degrees.
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Press your forearms, wrists, and the back of your hands against the wall, ensuring your elbows are also touching the wall if possible.
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Slowly slide your arms straight up the wall, extending them overhead while keeping your forearms and hands in contact with the wall.
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Pause briefly at the top, then slowly slide your arms back down the wall to the starting position, maintaining contact throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted Wall Slide, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
