Monday Minute: Scapular Wall Slide

In this video we show you how to increase shoulder strength and, in turn, improve posture and running efficiency. The scapular wall slide is easy to do anywhere (where there’s a wall, of course!) and can be effectively added to any strengthening routine.

For more 60-second strengthening and injury-prevention exercises for runners check out the Monday Minute channel on CompetitorTV.com.

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FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Monday Minute / Video TAGS: Monday Minute / Running Form / Scapular Wall Slide / shoulder strengthening exercises

Mario Fraioli

Mario Fraioli is the senior producer at Competitor.com. He was a cross country All-American at Stonehill College, has run 2:28 in the marathon, and coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego.

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