Wall Angels


Instructions

  • Stand with your back against a wall and feet shoulder width apart
  • Place your arms at your sides and keep your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle
  • Slide your arms up the wall as high as possible, keeping your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle
  • Once your arms are up, spread your arms out to the sides until your elbows and wrists are level with your shoulders
  • Hold the stretch for 5-10 seconds, then slowly lower your arms to the starting position
  • Repeat this stretch for 10-15 repetitions

Benefits

  • Shoulders: This stretch helps to improve mobility, flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joint, as well as strengthening the muscles and tendons around the shoulder area. It can also help to reduce tension in the neck and back.
  • Upper Back: This stretch helps to relieve tightness in the upper back muscles, as well as improving shoulder and neck mobility. It also helps to strengthen the muscles and tendons in the upper back area.
  • Chest: This stretch helps to improve posture, as well as loosening tightness in the chest muscles and improving flexibility. It can also help to strengthen the muscles and tendons around the chest area.
  • Arms: This stretch helps to improve upper arm mobility, as well as strengthening the muscles and tendons in the arm area. It can also help to reduce tension in the shoulder and neck area.
  • Hands: This stretch helps to improve flexibility and range of motion in the hands, as well as strengthening the muscles and tendons in the hand area. It can also help to reduce tension in the upper arm and shoulder area.