How to perform Wall Push-Up (Bodyweight)

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Chest · Bodyweight

Wall Push-Up (Bodyweight)

Also known as: Wall Push-Up (Bodyweight), Wall Press-Up (Bodyweight).

A push-up with the hands against a wall.

How to perform this exercise

Stand facing a wall and place both palms flat on it around shoulder height and slightly wider than the shoulders. Step back a comfortable distance and keep the body aligned with both feet grounded.
Bend the elbows to bring the chest toward the wall without bending at the hips. Press the wall away to return to long arms while keeping the same feet and hand positions.

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