Wall Slides | Shoulder Health

Wall slides are a great exercise to keep your shoulders healthy.
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[@ninjarogue]

best demonstration i've seen so far, thank you

[@akaunderdog4223]

This guy answers all the questions in this comment section. That's a first. Thx man, very useful video

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

akaunderdog- Appreciate that you noticed! Thanks for the support!

[@kaseyrolow]

I got a busted left shoulder and it came out of socket when I did this lol not your fault but if anyone has a bum shoulder be aware.

[@FszoQ]

What if my rear are to big to make me back stick to the wall? Should I do it sitting or lbeing on the ground or what?

[@JustDrew1t]

I tried the original slide and failed, then tried the easier way and failed that too. I'm going to keep practicing, maybe for a few weeks, but right now, this feels impossible. My wrists were half of a ruler away from the wall. A truly pathetic sight. Are there even easier progressions?

[@herded1932]

I have my back glued to wall and I can go all the way up and all the way down without arching my back. Its pretty easy and I still have rounded back

[@kryss2056]

then your problem is in something else

[@Chokrirella]

So, I am a little curious, I believe the wrist, back of hand, arm should be in touch with the wall all the way through. As far as I can see this lady starts off with wrists off the wall. Also, it seems a little quick to me. Would be fab with some feedback! Thanks

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Hey Susanne, thanks for the question! If you try these you will see that it is next to impossible to keep your wrist on the wall if your hand is open. Your arm should be touching the wall the entire time. The major focus is pulling your ribs and lower back into the wall. You are correct on the speed though, they should be a little slower!

[@AJ-et3vf]

She effortlessly raises her arms up while keeping her entire back planted. I can't even do that. My back begins to lift when lifting my arms overhead

[@llthacriticll]

I am just trying to get my wrist to touch the wall in the beginning. I got some shoulder/pec streching work ahead of me

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

You got this! Thanks for the support.

[@justineroyolaguer2624]

Did u find a good stretch yet let me know

[@tylercunningham4311]

How far should your feet be from the wall? Should you have some bend to the knees or straight? Thanks.

[@thelonelyassassin8584]

Your heels should ideally touch the wall but if that's difficult you can start with your feet further out

[@simonloo1588]

Am I alone when one of my wrist can touch the wall but another is like can’t touch the wall esp when elbows is bend ..awkward wrist forward tilt away from the wall? How to correct and improve from this situation

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Simon, sorry for the late reply! Both wrist should ideally touch, but that is part of this exercise. It shows where you need help with mobility and stability. Someone would have to watch you do it in order to help you correct it.

[@yusufozdemir2971]

Should every part of my back should touch the wall?

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Hey! Majority of your back, it will be hard to keep every part of your back against the wall. Do your best to make contact with as much as possible by pulling your ribs down and keeping your core/abs engaged and tight!

[@akaunderdog4223]

@@CrossFitFedealHill thx

[@pinokkioish]

Is a littlebit sornes after the exircise normal?

[@MindDrip]

I think so

[@maikomaya8912]

I learned wall slides were when you face the wall with forearms against the wall, and that these were called wall angels.

[@rainynight02]

Hundred different names for every exercise. 🤷‍♀️

[@hamedhosseini4938]

Isn't that wall angels?

[@rainynight02]

Seated isn't any easier... Bent legs make it more difficult to keep my butt against the wall

[@OrsoRaggiante]

Okay, I am utterly useless at this. How do I improve, just practice for 10 minutes everyday? Or is there an even easier progression? I can do this on the floor, just not against the wall...

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Hey Orso, using the floor is a great progression! Two other things that might help- be sure you are warmed up. Bike for 10 minutes or jog for 5 minutes. Low heart rate type of warm up. Also, stretch your chest and shoulders out. Banded stretches or with a PVC. That should set you up for success. Outside of that just keep practicing and you will see improvement over time!

[@rainynight02]

10 minutes a day?! I can barely do 10 REPS let alone ONE minute! 🤯