Unilateral Elevated Push Up Plus
Exercise Overview
UNILATERAL ELEVATED PUSH UP PLUS | SINGLE ARM ELEVATED PUSHUP PLUS This is a scapular protraction stability exercise and exercise progression of the ELEVATED SCAPULAR PUSH UP. Start by taking a high plank stance on an elevated surface such as a bench or sofa. Raise the non-target arm off of the bench. Keep the elbow straight and spine neutral during this exercise. Proceed to retract the shoulder blades all the way and then protract them by pushing them forwards. Be sure to hit max range without flexing or curling the thoracic spine.
Muscles Involved
Serratus AnteriorScapulothoracic Joint
Related Conditions
Shoulder ImpingementRotator Cuff TearPosterior Capsule ImpingementDynamic Shoulder InstabilityLabral TearMedial border scapular wingingScapular dyskinesis / scapular dyskinesia