Wall Walk
Technique guide
Set-up
- Lie face down with your feet against the bottom of a wall and your hands beside your chest.
How to do it
- Push up into a plank, then walk your feet up the wall as you walk your hands towards it.
- Stop when your chest is close to the wall, arms straight and body straight.
- Walk your hands back out and your feet back down, under control, to lie flat again.
Coaching cues
- Keep your stomach braced so your back doesn’t arch.
- Move one hand at a time with small steps.
Common mistakes
- Walking the hands in so far that you lose balance.
- Bending the arms near the wall.
Safety
- Only go as close to the wall as you can control, stopping halfway while you build strength.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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