Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Serratus Wall Slide with Ball
How to: Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide
- Stand with your back against the wall and an exercise ball placed between your back and the wall.
- Begin with your arms at 90 degrees or in front of you, and slowly slide the arms up the wall while pressing into the ball.
- Hold the position briefly at the top before returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core properly, leading to instability.
- Allowing the shoulders to hunch rather than maintaining a neutral position.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
Modifications
- Perform without an exercise ball if it puts too much pressure on the back.
- Reduce the range of motion to accommodate for shoulder limitations.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain balance while performing the slide.
- Keep your shoulder blades down and back throughout the movement.
Exercise Ball Serratus Wall Slide Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
serratus anterior
pectoralis major
body weight
shoulder stability