Wall Push

A beginner-friendly upper body exercise performed with hands on a wall, pushing your body away from the wall. A progression step toward standard push-ups.

Instructions

1. Stand facing a wall at arm’s length distance.
2. Place your hands on the wall at shoulder width and slightly below shoulder height.
3. Keep your body straight from head to heels, leaning forward slightly.
4. Bend your elbows and lower your body toward the wall.
5. Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Tips

• This is an excellent beginner exercise to build foundation strength before progressing to floor push-ups.
• Keep your core engaged to maintain a straight body line.
• Perform movements slowly and controlled.
• Progress by stepping further from the wall as you get stronger.
• Once comfortable, progress to incline push-ups or standard push-ups.