Exercises / Beginner
Isometric scapular protraction
- Triceps
- Lower Chest
- Upper Chest
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a push-up position, with arms fully extended.
Try to raise your upper back higher than normal, so that the upper back is rounded.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Lower Chest
Upper Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength5
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio0
- Mobility15
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