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one arm against wall

one arm against wall exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: lats. Equipment: body weight.

one arm against wall exercise demonstration
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

shoulders, triceps

How to perform

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend one arm straight out in front of you and place your palm against the wall.
  3. Engage your core and lean your body forward, keeping your arm straight and your back flat.
  4. Slowly push against the wall with your palm, activating your lat muscles.
  5. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release and repeat with the other arm.