Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide
Description
The exercise ball serratus wall slide is a scapular activation drill. Rolling a stability ball up a wall with the forearms while reaching overhead trains the serratus anterior to upwardly rotate the shoulder blades.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Instructions
- Stand facing a wall with a stability ball at chest height.
- Place both forearms on the ball with the elbows bent.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Roll the ball up the wall by reaching the arms overhead.
- Press the arms forward to upwardly rotate the shoulder blades.
- Reach up as far as possible with the elbows close.
- Roll the ball back down with control.
- Continue for the working set.
Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Form & Visual
Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Benefits
- Activates the serratus anterior.
- Improves overhead mobility.
- Builds shoulder health.
- Useful warm-up.
- Trains scapular control.
Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Muscles Worked
- Serratus anterior
- Trapezius
- Anterior deltoid
Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Variations & Alternatives
- Wall Slide
- Y Raise
- Foam Roll Wall Slide
- Scapular Push Up
