Serratus anterior · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Scapula Push-up
The scapula push-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the serratus anterior and helps improve scapular mobility and stability. It is performed in a high plank position, focusing on the movement of the shoulder blades rather than the elbows.
- Primary muscle
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Chest
How to do Scapula Push-up, step by step
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
- Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- As you lower, squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your chest forward.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Scapula Push-up works your serratus anterior as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.
Track Scapula Push-up in SPLYT
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.
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