Wall push-up
- Movement pattern:
- Horizontal push
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Chest
- Also works:
- Triceps, Deltoids
Watch technique video ↗Technique
Palms on the wall shoulder-width, body in a straight line. Bend arms bringing chest to the wall, elbows at 45° to the torso.
Common mistakes
Hips sagging — body not in a straight line.
Harder option: Incline push-up, Incline pike push-up, Pike push-up, Feet-elevated pike push-up, Wall handstand hold, Wall handstand push-up, Freestanding handstand push-up, Wall walk, Seated dumbbell shoulder press, Dumbbell push press, Barbell push press, Parallel-bar support hold, Parallel-bar dip negative
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