Lats · Body weight · Beginner

How to do One Arm Against Wall

A bodyweight exercise where you stand facing a wall, extend one arm to press against the wall, and engage your lats by pushing, focusing on lat activation and shoulder stability.

One Arm Against Wall demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Category
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How to do One Arm Against Wall, step by step

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend one arm straight out in front of you and place your palm against the wall.
  3. Engage your core and lean your body forward, keeping your arm straight and your back flat.
  4. Slowly push against the wall with your palm, activating your lat muscles.
  5. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release and repeat with the other arm.

Muscles worked

One Arm Against Wall works your lats as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

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