Which muscles does the wall push up work?

The wall push up mainly works your chest. It also involves your triceps and front delts.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the wall push up in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Wall Push Up: how to do it and muscles worked

The wall push up mainly works your chest, with help from your triceps and front delts. You need bodyweight (no equipment).

Muscles worked

Main

Chest

Helping

How to do the wall push up

1
Stand facing a wall about an arm's length away. Place your palms on the wall at chest height, a little wider than your shoulders, and keep your body in a straight line.
2
Bend your elbows to bring your chest toward the wall, keeping your elbows at about 45 degrees to your body. Then push back through your palms to straighten your arms.
3
Lower for 2 seconds, pause briefly and push back for 1 to 2 seconds.

Form tip: Keep your body straight from head to heels. Do not let your hips sag or stick out, and step further from the wall to make it harder.

Common questions

Which muscles does the wall push up work?: The wall push up mainly works your chest. It also involves your triceps and front delts.
What equipment do I need for the wall push up?: You need bodyweight (no equipment).
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the wall push up in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.