Wall Slides w/Upward Rotation & Lift-off w/Band

Wall Slides w/Upward Rotation & Lift-off w/Band is a unilateral mobility exercise training the shoulder, scapula, and thoracic spine across the sagittal and frontal planes, using Band.

Laterality
Unilateral
Planes
Sagittal · Frontal
Equipment
Band
Primary joints
Shoulder · Scapula · Thoracic Spine
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How to perform it

  1. 1Stand facing a wall with a light resistance band attached to the wall. Perform wall slides with the band adding a slight resistance to the upward motion, requiring more serratus and lower trap activation. Keep your ribs down and avoid shrugging.
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Training profile

Plane of motion

Training intent

MobilityRehab
Motor Control
Stability
Strength
Power
Tissue LoadingPerformance

Highlighted rungs are where this movement lives on the rehab → performance continuum.

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