Stubborn Carpenter

Workshop gym, card no. 2

Wall press-up

Builds the push you need to get up off the floor, carry the shopping and lift the timber. All you need is a clear bit of wall.

1

Hands on the wall

Arm’s length away.

2

Lean in slowly

Elbows bend, heels stay down.

3

Push away

Nose near, then push.

The beat3 seconds in towards the wall, a short pause, 2 seconds to push away. 10 press-ups is one set. Rest a minute between sets.

How to do it

  1. Stand an arm’s length from a wall, feet hip-width apart.
  2. Put your palms flat on the wall at shoulder height, a bit wider than your shoulders.
  3. Keep your body straight from heels to head, tummy tight.
  4. Bend your elbows and lean in for a count of three, nose towards the wall.
  5. Push the wall away until your arms are straight. Breathe out as you push.

Make it fit you

Easier

Stand a little closer to the wall. More upright is easier.

Harder

Step your feet further back, or move on to the workbench press-up.

Shoulders

Keep them down away from your ears. Any pain in the shoulder or wrist, stop.

Tally board

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Set 1
Set 2
Set 3

Mark a stroke for every set you finish. Start with one set a day and build up when it feels easy.