Exercise

Wall Push-Up

Also known as: push-up (wall) v. 2, wall pushup, standing push up, beginner push up

Wall Push-Up is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: triceps lateral head and anterior deltoid. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Middle chest

Secondary

Triceps lateral head Anterior deltoid

How to do it

Stand about a step away from a wall and place your palms on it at shoulder height and width.
Bend your elbows and bring your chest toward the wall, keeping the body in a straight line.
Push back to straight arms by squeezing the chest.
Step the feet farther from the wall to make the exercise harder.