How to do it
Position your feet a few inches away from the wall.
- 1
Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Place your arms against the wall with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- 3
Slide your arms up while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Slide your arms back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat against the wall and move only your shoulder blades to prevent compensating with other muscle groups.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting wrists off the wall during the slide
- ✕Bending the neck forward to look at arms