The kneeling scapular push-up introduces straight arm pushing ability to learn to drive the shoulders strongly into a protracted position. This is effective for general shoulder health as well as for warming up to do gymnastics training like handstands and presses.
Cues:
- Work from your knees
- Keep the elbows locked and antecubital facing forward
- Shrug down and up with control and emphasis in each position
- Work slowly and with control
Mistakes:
- Working in the full position before mastering the elbow and shoulder position
- Bending the elbows
- Working Quickly
- Turning the elbows in as you press up
