push-up (wall) with static

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

push-up (wall) with static demonstration
push-up (wall) with static β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Deltoids

How to do push-up (wall) with static

  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 a few feet, keeping your body straight and your feet hip-width apart.

  4. (static variation) Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the wall, keeping your body in a straight line.

  5. Push back up to the starting position, straightening your arms.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsDeltoids

Related exercises

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