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Wall Push-Up

The gentlest push-up, done against a wall — perfect for beginners to build pressing strength and start loading the wrists safely.

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How to dose it

Sets
2–3
Reps
10–15
Intensity
RPE 5–6
Rest
45 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

wall

Set up

  1. 1Stand arm's length from a wall, hands at shoulder height.

Do this

  • Lower the chest toward the wall
  • Keep the body straight
  • Press away to full lockout

Avoid this

  • Bending at the hips
  • Standing too close (too easy)

Safety

Adjust difficulty by standing further from the wall.

Progress or regress

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