This exercise is best done with your fingers moderately turned out, rather than straight up and down.
Stand facing a wall, about 12 in. to 18 in. (30 cm to 45 cm) away.
Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height.
Slowly bend your elbows and bring your face to the wall, keeping your back and hips straight.
Push back to the starting position.
Repeat 8 to 12 times.
When you can do this exercise against a wall comfortably, you can try it against a counter. You can then slowly progress to the end of a couch, then to a sturdy chair, and finally to the floor.
Current as of:
March 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Timothy Bhattacharyya MD - Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Timothy Bhattacharyya MD - Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma
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