Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyintermediate
pectoralschest
Push-Up Plus
The push-up plus is a variation of the standard push-up that adds an extra movement at the top of the push-up by protracting the shoulder blades, which further engages the serratus anterior and improves shoulder stability.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- 2.Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
- 3.Once your chest is just above the ground, push through your hands to extend your arms and lift your upper body up.
- 4.At the top of the movement, protract your shoulder blades by pushing your upper back towards the ceiling.
- 5.Pause for a moment, then reverse the movement by retracting your shoulder blades and lowering your body back down to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepsshoulders
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