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push-up (wall) v. 2

push-up (wall) v. 2 exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: body weight.

push-up (wall) v. 2 exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Stand facing a wall, about arm's length away.
  2. Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Step back with your feet, keeping them hip-width apart.
  4. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  5. Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the wall, keeping your body straight.
  6. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.