How Good is Your Mobility REALLY?
March 27, 2026Most people think they have good shoulder mobility… until they try THIS.
The overhead wall slide looks simple, but it exposes a major weakness in your shoulder function; a lack of external rotation and proper scapular control. And without those, your overhead strength, stability, and even pain-free movement are limited.
In this short, I’ll show you exactly how to perform the overhead wall slide the right way so you can activate your rotator cuff, improve shoulder mobility, and restore proper overhead mechanics.
If your shoulders feel tight, stiff, or painful when lifting your arms overhead, this is the drill you need to start doing daily.
Fix your shoulder function, and everything else: pressing, pulling, and even posture gets better.
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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
