Forward & Top Wall Push
Stretch and strengthen your chest with Forward & Top Wall Push. Improve flexibility with this simple exercise.
The Forward & Top Wall Push mainly works the chest, with help from the back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Forward & Top Wall Push Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Forward & Top Wall Push Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Forward & Top Wall Push
Starting Position:
Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Position yourself about 2 to 3 feet away from the wall.
Hand Placement:
Raise your arms overhead with a slight bend in your elbows.
Place your palms flat against the wall, shoulder-width apart.
Body Alignment:
Keep your body straight from head to heels.
Engage your core to maintain stability.
Your hips should be in line with your shoulders.
Movement:
Slowly lean your body forward while keeping your hands pressed against the wall.
Bend at the elbows to lower your upper body toward the wall, as if you are pushing against it.
Ensure your elbows point out slightly rather than straight down.
Return:
Push off the wall gently to return to the starting position.
Straighten your arms back to the overhead position without locking your elbows.
Tips:
Keep your movements slow and controlled.
Focus on feeling the stretch in your chest and shoulders as you lean forward.
Repeat this movement for 10 to 15 repetitions, maintaining good form.
Breathing:
Exhale as you lean forward and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Cool Down:
After completing the repetitions, relax your arms and take a few deep breaths.
Note: This exercise is great for stretching and strengthening the chest muscles. If you feel any discomfort, adjust your positioning or reduce the range of motion.
Forward & Top Wall Push FAQs
What muscles does the Forward & Top Wall Push work?
The Forward & Top Wall Push mainly works the chest, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Forward & Top Wall Push?
None. The Forward & Top Wall Push is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Forward & Top Wall Push go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Forward & Top Wall Push variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Chest Stretch Version I, Bodyweight Wall-Supported Standing Military-Press, Chest to Split Wall Middle and Against-Wall Close-Grip Push-Up.
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