StrengthBeginnerChestTricepsShoulders
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Wall push-ups
Pompes au mur
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- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Chest, Triceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Wall
Description
Lean toward a wall, bend the elbows to bring the chest toward it, then press away while keeping the body aligned.
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Instructions
- 1Place the palms on a wall at chest height and step the feet back to form a straight line from head to heels.
- 2Bend the elbows to bring the chest toward the wall, then press to straight arms without driving the hips forward.
Common Mistakes
- Standing too close to the wall and reducing the movement to a small elbow bend.
- Arching the lower back or letting the head reach the wall before the chest.
Tips
- Place the palms on a wall at chest height and step the feet back to form a straight line from head to heels.
- Bend the elbows to bring the chest toward the wall, then press to straight arms without driving the hips forward.
Equipment
BodyweightWall
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