Push-up form#1726

I am an absolute beginner and I don’t. Actually know how arms are supposed to move with the wall push-up. The form cues in the app are half a starting point, but the video isn’t much help. Are hands supposed to be in line with shoulders or farther out laterally? Should elbow movement be back towards the spine as I descend or out to the sides like a lizard?

Hey, this is Chrys, one of the trainers at Hybrid.
Great question, and you’re not overthinking it. For wall push-ups, place your hands roughly at shoulder height and about shoulder-width apart to start. You don’t need them way wide. As you lower yourself, let your elbows bend at a natural angle, usually about 30 to 45 degrees away from your body. They shouldn’t flare straight out to the sides like a lizard, and they shouldn’t be glued tight to your ribs either. Think of your elbows moving slightly back and down, not straight sideways.
What you’re aiming for is comfort and control. If your shoulders feel stable and there’s no pain, you’re in a good position. As you get stronger, your body will naturally find the groove. Clean, smooth reps matter way more than hitting a perfect-looking angle.