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Push-Up (Wall)

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Wall push-ups are a beginner-friendly exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. They offer a low-impact way to build upper body strength and can be modified by adjusting hand placement and distance from the wall.

How to do it

  1. Stand an arm’s length away from a wall with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place palms on the wall at shoulder height and width.
  3. Bend elbows and lean towards the wall, keeping body straight.
  4. Push back to starting position by straightening arms.
  5. Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii

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