The scapula push-up is a bodyweight exercise that develops shoulder strength, mobility, stability, and injury-prevention. A personal trainer explains how.

Scap push-ups are my go-to when preparing for bench presses and horizontal pushing exercises, whereas scap pull-ups are my go-to for bar work, rowing and other pull-based exercises.

Build elite upper body strength at any age with these expert-approved push-up variations that go far beyond the basics.

To help train your shoulder muscles to produce these movements, I recommend learning how to do scapula push-ups and scapula pull-ups, especially if you enjoy push-pull workouts.

Of course, the primary reason most people do push-ups is to tone and build muscle. "Push-ups are a multi-joint exercise, requiring movement at more than one joint at a time," explains McDonough.

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Ready to feel the benefits? Let’s dive into the moves. 1. Scap push-up to downward dog: 8 reps This combination is excellent at strengthening your shoulders while opening your hips and hamstrings.