Wall Angels

Stand with your back flat against a wall, press your arms into a W shape, then slowly slide them above your head and back down while keeping your back and arms touching the wall.

2 x 10 slow repsAdvancedStandingEquipment: Wall

How to do the Wall Angels

  1. Stand with your back flat against a wall.
  2. Press your arms into a W shape.
  3. Then slowly slide them above your head and back down while keeping your back and arms touching the wall.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Upper Back, Shoulders, Chest.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis, Shoulder Impingement.

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