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incline scapula push up

incline scapula push up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: serratus anterior. Equipment: body weight.

incline scapula push up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
serratus anterior
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  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.