Wall Isometric Shoulder Flexion
Exercise Overview
The wall isometric shoulder flexion is an effort based exercise that uses a wall. Stand 1 small step away from a wall and face towards it. Keep the elbow straight and aligned with your shoulder. With your palms facing the wall, press forwards into the wall by slowly ramping up your strength over the course of 3 seconds. Hold your maximal tolerable contraction for 5-7 seconds before ramping your strength back down to a rest (again over a 3 second count).
Muscles Involved
Pectoralis MajorAnterior DeltoidsBiceps Brachii (Long Head)
Related Conditions
Rotator Cuff TearRotator Cuff TendinitisBiceps Pulley DysfunctionAC Joint SprainShoulder ImpingementAnterior Deltoid Strainbiceps tendonitisbiceps tenosynovitis