Wall Push-Ups

A gentle upper-body strengthener that is easy on the neck.

Wall Push-Ups exercise illustration

What it helps

A gentle upper-body strengthener that builds arm and shoulder strength while staying easy on the neck.

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a wall, hands flat at shoulder height.
  2. Bend your elbows to lean toward the wall, keeping your body straight and core braced.
  3. Push back to start.

Tips

  • Keep your neck in line with your spine.
  • Step farther from the wall to make it harder.

Commonly done as 2 sets of 10–15, most days.

Where this appears in recovery

Wall Push-Ups is part of 5 recovery programs, typically at the strength & function (weeks 6–12) and advanced recovery (months 3–6) stages. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:

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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.