Push Up Overhead Slide

Exercise Overview

This is an exercise progression of the Push Up exercise. This exercise is used to slowly progress to a full single arm pushup. Start by putting your hands on the floor wider than shoulder distance apart. Place one hand on a slider disc or hand towel. Support the lower half of your body with the balls of your toes (be sure to use anti-slip flooring to keep your feet stable). Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the body while simultaneously sliding one hand overhead. Generally your non-sliding hand should be at your nipple line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while pulling the arm back in and keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved

Pectoralis Major / Pectoralis MinorAnterior DeltoidsSerratus Anterior

Related Conditions

AC Joint SprainRotator Cuff TearShoulder ImpingementLong Head Biceps TendinopathyOsteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

Equipment Needed

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