Steps
- Stand about an arm’s length from a clear, stable wall; hands shoulder-width at chest height.
- Keep your body long and bend your arms slowly toward the wall.
- Press back calmly until arms are nearly straight.
- Easier: use a shorter range toward the wall.
- Keep hands secure; do not flare elbows widely.
Variants
- Stand closer to the wall and use a shorter range.
Equipment
- stable wall
Safety notes
- Stay within a pain-free, controllable range. Stop for pain or discomfort; seek individual medical advice first if you have symptoms, an injury or uncertainty.