push-up (wall) v. 2

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with body weight.

push-up (wall) v. 2 demonstration
push-up (wall) v. 2 β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

How to do push-up (wall) v. 2

  1. Stand facing a wall, about arm's length away.

  2. Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step back with your feet, keeping them hip-width apart.

  4. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.

  5. Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the wall, keeping your body straight.

  6. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsShoulders

Related exercises

All chest exercises β†’

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