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Wall Slides

GymAmerica
Posted by GymAmerica
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 5:39pm filed under Shoulders

Calories Burned:  238 calories per hour   (based on a body weight of 150 lbs.)
Primary Muscles Trained:  Spinal Erectors
Secondary Muscles Trained:  Rear Deltoids
Instructions: 
Start: Lean your head, upper back, and butt against the wall. Place your hands and arms against the wall in the high-five position, your elbows bent 90 degrees and your upper arms at shoulder height.

Movement: Slide your arms up the wall as high as you can while keeping your hands, formarms, and shoulders in contact with the wall. Hold for 1 second. Do not allow your head, upper back, or butt to lose contact with the wall. Keeping your elbows, wrists, and hands pressed into the wall, slide your elbows down toward your sides as far as you can. Squeeze your shoulder blades together. Return to the starting position. That's 1 repetition. Do 10 reps.

From the MH Experts: This move enhances the function of you shoulder blades, which can help improve posture and shoulder health.
Tags:  back, Thighs

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