How to do it:

  • Stand facing a wall with your feet about 6–12 inches away.

  • Place one hand flat against the wall at shoulder height.

  • Slowly “walk” your fingers up the wall, raising your arm as high as comfortable while keeping your shoulder relaxed.

  • Pause briefly at the top, feeling a gentle stretch in the shoulder and upper arm.

  • Slowly walk your fingers back down to the starting position with control.

  • Repeat 8–10 times, or switch sides if needed.

Why it’s effective:

This exercise helps restore shoulder mobility by encouraging controlled, pain-free movement through the shoulder joint. It’s great for improving shoulder flexion after injury, reducing stiffness from poor posture, and preparing the shoulders for overhead activities.

Common benefits:

Improves shoulder flexion and overhead mobility, increases circulation and range of motion, reduces stiffness and promotes recovery from shoulder tightness, enhances posture and shoulder stability and is a safe, accessible movement for all levels.