How to do it
Drive the back of your head gently against the wall during the slide.
- 1
Stand with your back against a wall and a foam roller placed horizontally behind your lower back.
- 2
Bend your knees slightly and press your arms against the wall with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- 3
Slowly slide your arms up while straightening them, keeping contact with the wall.
- 4
Lower your arms back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat against the wall and move slowly to ensure proper activation of the serratus anterior.
Common mistakes
- ✕Losing wrist or forearm contact with the wall
- ✕Arching the lower back away from the roller
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears