Wall push-up

The easiest push-up: standing at an angle you place the hands on the wall and bring the chest to it. Teaches the elbow path and body tension with little load.

Level

Start

Equipment

Wall

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-1-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Feet a step from the wall, hands at shoulder height, body in a line from heels to head.
2. Bend the elbows down and slightly out until the chest nears the wall.
3. Push back to full extension, do not let the hips sag.

Common mistakes

• Feet too close to the wall: the exercise weighs nothing.
• Head reaching forward instead of the chest.