Wall Angel to Improve Posture
Overview
Improve your posture and reduce back pain with our video tutorial on the wall angel exercise.
Level
Beginner to moderate
Targets
Posture, back pain
Step by Step Instructions
- Stand with your back against a wall, feet about a foot in front and shoulder-width apart.
- Let your hips and the backs of your shoulders touch the wall; if you can, place the back of your head on the wall.
- If your head can’t reach, gently draw it back toward the wall without tipping your chin up.
- Raise your arms so the backs of your hands/forearms are against the wall.
- Slide your arms up and down the wall, keeping as much contact as you can.
- If that’s too difficult, move your arms slightly out from the wall and continue sliding up and down.
- Perform for 1 minute or 3 sets of 15 reps, as best you can.
[Video Transcript]
If you’re having posture problems—rounded shoulders, tight chest pulling you forward, and a forward head, try this posture exercise called a Wall Angel. Stand with your back against a wall, feet about a foot in front and shoulder-width apart. Let your hips and the backs of your shoulders touch the wall; if you can, place the back of your head on the wall as well. Raise your arms so the backs of your hands and forearms are against the wall, then slowly move your arms up and down, keeping contact as much as possible. If that’s too difficult, move your arms slightly out from your body and slide them up and down as it’s a bit easier. If your head can’t reach the wall, gently draw it back toward the wall without tipping your chin up. Continue moving your arms up and down as best you can for about one minute or three sets of fifteen reps. It’s challenging, but an excellent way to reset your posture.
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