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Countdown pals: take turns counting down from five while the other does wall push-ups. Cheer each other on.
Wall Push-Up Countdown
Push-ups against a wall teach the right shape before ever going to the floor.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand an arm's length from a wall with hands at shoulder height.
Core: 5. Stop when your form slips.
- Ages
- 6 to 10
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Wall
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Eggbeater
The steps
How it works
- Stand an arm's length from a wall with hands at shoulder height.
- Bend your elbows to bring your chest toward the wall, body straight.
- Push back while counting down from 10.
- Do 2 or 3 rounds of 10.
Coaching point
Straight like a board.
Safety: Good form beats more reps: stop the set when your form slips. Muscles may feel tired; stop if a joint hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (3), Core (5), More (8). Stop when your form slips.
Story
You are a superhero pushing a wall to make room for friends.
My best
Beat your own count
Stop when your form slips. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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