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Wall Slides

Forearms slide up a wall to train overhead reach with scapular upward rotation.

  • Mobility
  • Scapular control

Standard dose

Sets
2–3
Reps / hold
8–10
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Stand facing a wall with forearms and pinkies against it.
  2. Slide the arms upward as far as comfortable while ribs stay down.
  3. Slide back down with control.