Scapular Push Up with Band

SCAPULAR PUSH UP WITH BAND

The scapular push up with band is a scapulothoracic joint strengthening exercise. Before beginning, loop a band around your upper band and hold it down to the floor with both hands. It is recommended to complete this exercise on a cushioned surface like an exercise mat or yoga mat. Start by going on your hands and knees and lockout your elbows to prevent them from moving during this exercise. While maintaining a straight arm, circulate the shoulder blade as shown in the video. Be sure to focus on creating the largest movement in a circular motion as possible. Keeping the arms straight is important to uncouple or to dissociate the glenohumeral joint from the scapulothoracic joint.

Structures Involved:

• Scapulothoracic Joint

• Serratus Anterior

• Pectoralis Minor

Related Conditions:

• Shoulder Impingement

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Shoulder Labral Tear

• Dynamic Shoulder Instability

• Shoulder Dislocation / Shoulder Subluxation

• AC joint sprain / acromioclavicular joint sprain

• glenohumeral labral tear

Exercise videos