Wall Push Up
A step-by-step form guide from the Ægir Iron exercise library: how to do the lift, what to watch for, and the muscles it trains.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
HOW TO PERFORM
- Stand facing a wall with the hands on it at about shoulder height and width.
- Step back until the arms are straight and the body leans in one line.
- Bend the elbows to bring the chest to the wall, then press away.
FORM TIPS
- The further back your feet, the harder it gets. That is how you progress out of this rung.
- It is the easiest rung of the push-up ladder and exists so a complete beginner can start today.
TARGET MUSCLES
Primary
- Chest
Secondary
- Triceps
- Shoulders
Log it in Ægir Iron to track your PRs and estimated 1RM, and to see the sets each muscle gets every week. Free for individual lifters.