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Shoulder blade push-up

A compound exercise for the upper back, with help from the chest, abs. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: High plank with straight arms.
  2. Let the chest sink so the shoulder blades pinch together
  3. Push the floor away to spread them apart

Muscles worked

Shoulder blade push-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the upper back highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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