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One Arm Against Wall

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleLats EquipmentBody Weight

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

Lats (primary)ShouldersTriceps

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