Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Place your hands on the bench slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Position your feet on the ground, hip-width apart.
  4. Lower your chest towards the bench, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. As you lower, retract your shoulder blades, squeezing your scapulae together.
  6. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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