Rehabilitation Exercises >> Upper Extremity: Level 1 Upper Extremity Exercises >>Wall Press

Wall Press

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To stretch upper back and chest.

Steps

1. Start by standing at arms length from the wall. Place both hands on the wall at shoulder height.
2. Squeeze shoulder blades together and down.
3. Slowly bend arms and touch your nose to the wall. Keep your spine straight.
4. From this position push shoulder blades apart, tuck in chin, and push your mid-back toward opposite wall.
5. Hold for 5-10 seconds and then return to starting position.
6. Repeat the entire sequence 5 times.

Tips

• Keep your spine as straight as possible.