BANDED FOAM ROLLER WALL SLIDE

This is a strengthening and stability exercise for the shoulder protractors and up rotators. Place a foam roller between the forearms and the wall at just below shoulder height and loop a band around both wrists. Push the elbows into the foam roller by pushing your shoulder blades forwards. Maintain this pressure as you roll the foam roller upwards and back downwards to starting position. Be sure to keep the wrists stacked right above the elbows during this exercise.

Muscles Involved:

• Serratus Anterior

• Lower Trapezius

• Upper Trapezius

• Infraspinatus

• Teres Minor

Related Conditions:

• Winged Scapula / Scapular Winging

• Scapular Dyskinesis

• Shoulder Impingement

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• AC Joint Sprain

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Rotator Cuff Tear

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