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Push-up (wall)

Beginner

Push-up (wall) is a compound bodyweight exercise for the chest, also working the triceps and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront delts

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a wall, about arm's length away.
  2. 2Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Step back a few feet, keeping your body straight and your feet hip-width apart.
  4. 4Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the wall, keeping your body in a straight line.
  5. 5Push back up to the starting position, straightening your arms.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Push-upBodyweight
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Harder variations

  • Decline push-upBodyweight
  • Modified hindu push-upBodyweight
  • Push-up plusBodyweight
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