Wall Angels
How to Do Wall Angels
- Stand against a wall with your feet at shoulder-width. Walk your feet out about 2 or 3 steps. There will be a bend in your knees.
- Keep your core tight as you raise your hands up and next to your ears. Place your shoulders and arms against the wall.
- Push your arms above you, maintaining contact with the wall. Slowly, lower your arms and immediately begin again.
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Side to Side Jump Squats
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Wall Angels Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Wall Angels targets quadriceps and shoulders and also works abs and hamstrings. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Side to side jump squats, trx suspension straps squats and double arm side / lateral raises / shoulder abductions. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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