Wall Elbow Walk with Band
shoulder exercises Serratus anterior, lower trapezius, scapular stabilizers
Corrective exercise wall drill to activate scapular upward rotation with band tension (Kibler et al.).
Execution
- Stand facing a wall with forearms on the wall
- Band around the wrists
- Slide forearms up while keeping pressure on the wall
- Maintain 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
- Light band -> Heavier band -> Longer range -> Add hold
Related Patterns
- rounded shoulders
- scapular dyskinesis
- limited shoulder flexion