Wall slide
A isolation exercise for the traps, with help from the rear delts, upper back. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksTrapsRear deltsUpper back
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How to do it
- Setup: Back, head and forearms against a wall, elbows bent.
- Slide the arms up while keeping contact
- Pull them back down to the start
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all wall slide alternatives.
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