Shoulder position for pushups

Started by Sean Full, June 29, 2017 · 4 Replies · 2,682 Views

Sean Full

I know at least at the top you want full protraction.  Do you retract at all or do you maintain protraction all the way through?

Jeffrey Bittner

Hey Sean,

Great question. The scapula should be retracted at the bottom of your push ups.

Sean Full

Appreciate it, sir

Luke Searra

Sean if you are still unsure about your form please send us a video to remotely coach you.

Alessandro Mainente

Protract and depress and the top, during the descent part let the scapulae to be depressed and to reach their natural position. I would not force completely the retraction.