Scapular Push-up - Kneeling

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The kneeling scapular push-up introduces straight arm pushing ability to learn to drive the shoulders strongly into a protracted position. This is effective for general shoulder health as well as for warming up to do gymnastics training like handstands and presses.

Cues:

  • Work from your knees

  • Keep the elbows locked and antecubital facing forward

  • Shrug down and up with control and emphasis in each position

  • Work slowly and with control

Mistakes:

  • Working in the full position before mastering the elbow and shoulder position 

  • Bending the elbows

  • Working Quickly

  • Turning the elbows in as you press up

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