Wide Stance Wall Push

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Wide Stance Wall Push for the Chest

This exercise requires the assistance of a sturdy wall or door way.

1. Stand facing the wall, with your feet shoulder width apart. Place your hands on the wall so that your fingers are slightly higher than your shoulders. Your feet should be a distance from the wall that forces your body to be at an angle slightly greater than parallel.

2. Bend your elbows out to the sides and lean your upper body towards the wall making sure to project your chest forward. Your arms should be supporting your body, preventing you from colliding with the wall. Stop the motion when your face and chest nearly touch the wall. Hold this position for one second.

3. Press your body away from the wall until you return to the start position.

This constitutes one repetition. Perform this motion for 10 - 15 repetitions.