Wall Push-up

  • 🙌 No equipment
  • At home / At the gym
  • Beginner

The easiest form of push-up — all you need is a wall. The best place to start if you are completely new.

⏳ Trainer review pending — follow carefully and ask a trainer if you are unsure.

🖼️ Step-by-step pictures coming soon

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a wall, about one arm's length away.
  2. Place your palms flat on the wall at shoulder height, a little wider than your shoulders.
  3. Keep your body in one straight line from head to heels.
  4. Bend your elbows and slowly bring your chest towards the wall.
  5. Push the wall away to straighten your arms and return to the start.

Breathing: Breathe in as you move towards the wall, breathe out as you push away.

How much to start with: 2–3 sets × 10–15 reps

❌ Common mistakes

  • Letting your hips sag or stick out behind you.
  • Flaring your elbows straight out to the sides — keep them at a slight angle (about 45°) from your body.
  • Dropping your head forward.

⚠️ Safety

  • Wear shoes or stand on a non-slip floor so your feet don't slide.

Muscles worked

Main: Chest

Also works: Triceps, Shoulders

Next step (a bit harder)Incline Push-up (Table / Bed / Bench)

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