How to Do Wall Pushups

When it comes to losing weight and toning up exercise is a major factor. Pushups are a great exercise when it comes to building upper body strength. Many people find pushups harder to do than any other exercise so these wall pushups will cater to the average beginner.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• You
• Water

1. Before you start any kind of exercising it's very important that you stretch. Stretch for at least 5 minutes before you do these wall push ups.

2. Walk up to the wall and place your palms flat like you're doing a push up. Distance your arms apart so you feel comfortable. Know that the farther your hands are from each other, the harder the push up will be.

3. With you hands still on the wall, take a couple steps back. Once you feel comfortable proceed to stand on your tippy toes.

4. Once set, move your upper body towards the wall and then push back up. Do this over and over remembering to breathe after every push up. Once you get tired, take a break and have a sip of water but don't overdue it. To much water can cramp your body up.

Tips & Warnings

• Move your hands closer and farther apart when on the wall to add versatility to your workout

[movielover]

on 8/13/2009 I do these when I'm on the go! Good article :)

[Cherst1031]

on 10/21/2008 Thanks for the reminder, I had forgotten that we used to do this in an exercise class I took - it's a good one to do at home :)

[Teachmemath]

on 9/13/2008 A great place to start...and build strength! Thank you

[eme3ry23]

on 8/28/2008 Wow... That's a nice in home exercise.. This helps out on those days I don't feel like going to the gym.....

[Cookie66]

on 8/23/2008 Thanks. I am trying to get into shape for my bikini!