Floor Press Scapula

To accommodate this position the scapula rotates up and out forcing scapular stabilizers to work overtime while rubbing on the supraspinatus ligament.
Floor press scapula. A tutorial of how to properly execute the floor chest press with an addition of scapular protraction to help with winged scapular problems. And it s right by the sticky point so it s difficult to overcome. The position to workout this muscle is very similar to a starting bench press position. The first of the winged scapula exercises you are going to do is going to target your serratus.
If you already do bench presses your maximum floor press will probably be at around 75 percent of your best bench press. Improve your bench press with perfect push up form this might not sound all that important but proper scapula function impacts almost every upper body movement you perform whether in. The floor press is most effective when done to improve your maximum effort. Slowly push the ball up with the help of your shoulders.
That s why i use the one arm floor press with rotation to build a fighter s punching power. Get a medicine ball grab it in both hands and lie down on the floor. This helps improve the mobility of your shoulders and keep your scapula in a normal position. The best approach is to use full rom most of the time but use the floor press from time to time for variety.
In addition to the one arm floor press with rotation i use many variations of the push up handstand push up and standing cable chest press. You are going to begin laying back on the floor or a bench with a dumbbell in your hand. The next best option is the floor press and i wouldn t say it s akin to a quarter squat as it s more than half the rom. This exercise allows for full scapular movement and it builds strength in the hips and core.
Although serious lifters will often use it for more repetitive dynamic movement as well. Rhomboids and scapular. Ensure that only your shoulder girdle moves with the ball. Keep your elbows straight all the time.
Adding the floor press to your routine.