Which anatomical landmark should you cue first when teaching a wall angle to a new trainee?

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Setting the scapula first is essential because the wall angle hinges on proper scapulothoracic alignment to position the shoulder correctly against the wall. When the shoulder blades are placed down and back against the rib cage, they create a stable base for the arm and guide the humerus through a controlled arc. This foundational scapular position helps prevent compensations from the neck or trunk and makes the movement more accurate and teachable. Cues tied to the pelvis or neck come after you’ve established the shoulder girdle’s alignment, and the knee is even less directly related to how the shoulder sits on the rib cage, so they’re not the primary cue.