Serratus Wall Slide
Description
The Serratus Wall Slide is an exercise that involves standing with your back against a wall and sliding your arms up and down while keeping your shoulder blades engaged. This exercise helps to strengthen the serratus anterior muscle, which is important for stabilizing the shoulder blade and preventing shoulder injuries.
Equipment Required
Serratus Wall Slide Instructions
- Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place your arms against the wall with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle and your palms facing forward.
- Slowly slide your arms up the wall, keeping your elbows bent and your shoulders relaxed.
- As you slide your arms up, focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together and engaging your serratus anterior muscles.
- Hold the top position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for 10-15 repetitions.
Serratus Wall Slide Form & Visual
Serratus Wall Slide Benefits
- Improves scapular stability
- Strengthens the serratus anterior muscle
- Improves posture
- Reduces risk of shoulder injuries
- Increases range of motion in the shoulders
Serratus Wall Slide Muscles Worked
- Serratus anterior
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Deltoids
- Rotator cuff muscles
Serratus Wall Slide Variations & Alternatives
- Serratus Wall Slide with Resistance Band
- Serratus Wall Slide with Dumbbells
- Single Arm Serratus Wall Slide
- Alternating Serratus Wall Slide
- Decline Serratus Wall Slide
