Plank Scapula Push Ups / Planks Scaps
- Get yourself in the standard push-up position either on a yoga mat or workout surface
- Aim to maintain a neutral spine, while keeping your chin tucked, and then place your elbows on the mat directly beneath your shoulders
- Keeping your core tight, allow your chest to slowly lower towards the ground. Keep your back straight, not allowing it to sink
- Continue to lower your chest as your rear shoulder blades come closer together, then, forcefully drive your elbows and forearms into the ground to push your chest back into that neutral position
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Plank scapula push ups / planks scaps is a at-home work out exercise that targets shoulders and upper back & lower traps and also involves abs and chest and lower back. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Your exercise (placeholder), barbell push and press and standing shoulder rolls / shrugs are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as plank scapula push ups / planks scaps. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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