Calisthenics for Beginners — Wall Push-Up Upright (Level 2 / 16)
The Wall Push-Up Upright is part of the Push-Up Progression in the Calisthenics Step-By-Step program.
This exercise helps beginners build strength gradually using simple bodyweight training.
This is Level 2 of 16 in the progression.
What This Exercise Trains
This exercise strengthens:
• chest muscles
• shoulders
• triceps
• stabilizing muscles
It prepares the body for more advanced pushing exercises later in the progression.
Start Position
Stand facing a wall.
Place your hands on the wall at chest height.
Keep your body very upright with only a slight lean.
Keep your back straight and your chest upright.
Engage your core muscles before starting.
Movement
Slowly bend your arms and move your body slightly toward the wall.
Keep your body upright and controlled.
Pause briefly near the wall.
Then push away from the wall until your arms are straight again.
Focus on small, controlled movement rather than large range.
Training Goal
Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
Rest briefly between sets.
When the exercise becomes comfortable, move to the next level.
Progression
This exercise is Level 2 in the Push-Up Progression.
When you can complete the training goal comfortably, continue to the next level.
The Step-By-Step program gradually builds full body strength using small progression steps.
