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How to do Kneeling Scapular Push-Ups

On the floorFlowing movementBeginner

Kneeling Scapular Push-Ups is a on the floor flowing stretch for your chest and shoulders.

Step by step

  1. 1Come onto your hands and knees, hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and your head in line with your spine.

What you should feel

Arms stay straight… only the shoulders move.

Form tips

  • Elbows stay locked, the shoulders do the work. Full range, slow tempo. Feel the serratus fire as you push.
  • Feel your shoulder blades slide.
  • Breathe slowly… small and smooth.

Make it easier

If your wrists are sore, rest on your fists instead.

Coming out of it

Come back to a neutral back… and sit back on your heels.

Muscles it works

Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.

Do Kneeling Scapular Push-Ups with a coach

In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Kneeling Scapular Push-Ups, cues you through the hold, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your chest and shoulders.

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