Wall Angel

Exercise Overview

This is a posture, upper back and shoulder strengthening exercise. This is also an effort based exercise (the more effort you put into it the more difficult the exercise becomes). Lean your back against a wall while making sure to maintain contact at the pelvis, between the shoulder blades and back of the shoulders. Raise the arms so that the back of your elbows and wrists are making contact with the wall next to you. Slide your forearm along the wall to an overhead position while maintaining contact with your elbows and wrists. Return back to starting position to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved

RhomboidsTrapeziusLevator ScapulaePosterior DeltoidsRotator Cuffinfraspinatusteres minor

Related Conditions

Shoulder ImpingementRotatory Cuff TearUpper Cross SyndromeThoracic Outlet Syndromerotator cuff tendinitisDowager’s hump

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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