Wall Walk
Test your strength & coordination with the Wall Walk! A challenging bodyweight exercise for a full-body workout.
The Wall Walk is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Wall Walk Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Wall Walk
Begin in a push-up position with your feet against the wall.
Push off the ground and place one foot on the wall, followed by the other, so that you are in a handstand position against the wall.
Start "walking" your hands towards the wall while simultaneously walking your feet up the wall.
Continue moving until your chest nearly touches the wall and your body is as vertical as possible, maintaining a tight core to support your back.
Hold this position briefly to stabilize yourself.
Slowly "walk" your hands away from the wall and walk your feet down the wall to return to the starting push-up position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Wall Walk FAQs
What muscles does the Wall Walk work?
The Wall Walk mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Wall Walk?
None. The Wall Walk is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Wall Walk a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Wall Walk go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Wall Walk variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Wall-Supported Standing Military-Press, Against-Wall Close-Grip Push-Up, Decline Against-Wall Push-Up and Against-Wall Diamond Push-Up.
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