Banded Foam Roller Wall Slide

Exercise Overview

This is a strengthening and stability exercise for the shoulder protractors and up rotators. Place a foam roller between the forearms and the wall at just below shoulder height and loop a band around both wrists. Push the elbows into the foam roller by pushing your shoulder blades forwards. Maintain this pressure as you roll the foam roller upwards and back downwards to starting position. Be sure to keep the wrists stacked right above the elbows during this exercise.

Muscles Involved

Serratus AnteriorLower TrapeziusUpper TrapeziusInfraspinatusTeres Minor

Related Conditions

Winged Scapula / Scapular WingingScapular DyskinesisShoulder ImpingementUpper Cross SyndromeAC Joint SprainRotator Cuff Tendinitis / Rotator Cuff Tear

Equipment Needed

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