WALL ANGELS
How To Perform Wall Angels
The Wall Angel is a commonly prescribed rehabilitation exercise to help promote thoracic and shoulder mobility. This may help to reduce some neck and shoulder pain.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): rhomboids, mid-lower trapezius/midback
Equipment: wall
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Maintain neutral spine, slide arms up wall, squeeze shoulderblades to lower
Before starting:
Breathe and move slowly throughout to maintain good form.
Start by standing about 1ft from a wall and lean against it. Soften your knees and and maintain a neutral spine.
Position the back of your arms against the wall at a 90°.
Without altering the position of your torso, slide your arms up as high as you can, aiming to straighten the arms completely.
Slide the arms back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired amount of reps.
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