PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Wall Slides

Shoulders
Beginner
Wall
3 sets of 10 reps
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand facing a wall, forearms flat on the wall in a "goal-post" position.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand facing a wall, forearms flat on the wall in a "goal-post" position.
  2. 2
    Slide arms up the wall as high as comfortable.
  3. 3
    Slide back down. Maintain forearm contact.
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Do
  • Move slowly
Don't
  • Do not arch the low back
Clinically used for
Postural DysfunctionFrozen ShoulderShoulder Impingement

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