Serratus anterior · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Incline Scapula Push Up
The incline scapula push up is a bodyweight exercise performed on an incline bench that primarily targets the serratus anterior. It also engages the triceps and shoulders. The movement emphasizes scapular retraction and protraction, helping to improve shoulder stability and strength.
- Primary muscle
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Chest
How to do Incline Scapula Push Up, step by step
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Place your hands on the bench slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Position your feet on the ground, hip-width apart.
- Lower your chest towards the bench, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- As you lower, retract your shoulder blades, squeezing your scapulae together.
- Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Incline Scapula Push Up works your serratus anterior as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.
Track Incline Scapula Push Up in SPLYT
Incline Scapula Push Up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
