Wall push-up
A standing push-up against a wall that eases you into pressing strength for the chest, shoulders and arms.
BeginnerWallLow impactSuggested: 12 reps
How to do it
- Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart, a little more than arm length away.
- Place your palms flat on the wall at shoulder height and shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your elbows to bring your chest toward the wall, keeping your body straight.
- Push the wall away until your arms are straight again.
Form tips
- Keep your heels down and move as one piece from head to heels.
- Keep your elbows angled down and back rather than flaring out to the sides.
- Step your feet further from the wall to make it harder.
Muscles worked
ChestShouldersTriceps
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