Wall push-ups
Core · Learning · in reps
Why it helps your running
Shoulders, arms and core working together: an upper body that balances your stride and keeps your arm swing strong to the finish.
- You'll need
- a wall
- Tempo
- 2 s down, 1 s up
How to do it
- Hands on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider than your shoulders
- Core braced, body straight from head to heels, like an angled plank
- Lower your chest toward the wall, bending your elbows back, then push away
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back or letting your hips sag toward the wall
- Shrugging your shoulders up toward your ears
CautionStart with your feet close to the wall: the farther away you step, the harder it gets. Stop if you feel pain in your back or shoulder.
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