mobility · bodyweight
Wall Slides
Wall-supported overhead reach — bulletproofs the shoulders.
3 × 10–12 8 minrest 60s
Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
upper back
Also works
shoulders
How to do it
- Stand with back against a wall, arms in a goalpost position, forearms on the wall.
- Slide arms overhead, keeping forearms in contact with the wall.
- Return with control.
- Squeeze shoulder blades throughout.
Form cues
- ✓Brace core
- ✓Full range of motion
- ✓Slow, controlled tempo
Common mistakes
- ✗Rushing reps
- ✗Losing tension at the top
Progressions
- Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation
