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Incline Scapula Push Up

Incline Scapula Push Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Incline Scapula Push Up
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
serratus anterior, triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  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.

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