Beginner exercise

Scapular Push-Up

Also called Push-Up Plus

  • Coordination
  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

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Technique

How to perform Scapular Push-Up

  1. Begin in a high plank with hands under shoulders, elbows straight, and body rigid.
  2. Without bending the elbows, let the chest sink slightly as the shoulder blades move together.
  3. Press the floor away to spread the shoulder blades and reach the upper back toward the ceiling.
  4. Pause in the protracted position while keeping the ribs and pelvis controlled.
  5. Repeat through the shoulder blades only.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.

MuscleScoreRole
Serratus Anterior1.0Target, Mover
Rectus Abdominis0.4Stabilizer
Pectoralis Minor0.3Synergist, Mover

Calisthenics graph

Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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