Technique
- Start in a Plank position.
- Go into Shoulder retraction, meaning your body will drop between the shoulders.
- Then go into Shoulder protraction, meaning your body will rise between the shoulders.
Form tips
- Keep your arms straight the whole time.
- Keep your Abs tight and a posterior Pelvic tilt.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Serratus anterior
- Abs
- Obliques
Secondary
- Chest
- Pelvis
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Rectus abdominis
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
Equipment
Appears in
Calisthenics skills
Joint movements
Progressions
Pushup
Novice
Plank shoulder circles
Novice
One-arm scapular pushup
Intermediate
Regressions
Plank
Beginner
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