PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Wall Angels

Shoulders
Beginner
Wall
3 sets of 10 reps, hold 3-5 sec at top
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand with your back, head, and heels flat against a wall.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand with your back, head, and heels flat against a wall.
  2. 2
    Raise arms to a "goal-post" position at 90°.
  3. 3
    Slowly slide arms up the wall as high as possible while maintaining wall contact.
  4. 4
    Lower with control.
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Do
  • Maintain wall contact of head, ribs, arms
Don't
  • Do not shrug shoulders
Clinically used for
Postural DysfunctionPostural CorrectionShoulder Impingement

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