Wall Elbow Walk with Band
Corrective exercise wall drill to activate scapular upward rotation with band tension (Kibler et al.).
shoulder exercises Serratus anterior, lower trapezius, scapular stabilizersExecution
- 1Stand facing a wall with forearms on the wall
- 2Band around the wrists
- 3Slide forearms up while keeping pressure on the wall
- 4Maintain band tension throughout
Cues
- Press into the wall
- Separate the wrists
- Scapulae down and out
Common Errors
- Losing wall contact
- Shoulder elevation
- Lumbar arching
Progressions
- 1Light band -> Heavier band -> Longer range -> Add hold
Related Patterns
rounded shouldersscapular dyskinesislimited shoulder flexion