Push Up with Plus

Professional Rationale
A closed chained, proprioceptive exercise imperative to any stabilization program. Patient must be able to control and stabilize the scapula throughout the entire exercise.

Client Rationale
This exercise is a strengthening exercise that helps the rotator cuff and the shoulder blade stabilizers to communicate with one another, stabilizing the shoulder joint complex.



Instructions

• Have arms at shoulder level and feet and hands shoulder width apart.
• Perform a push-up on a counter/table, keep elbows close to your body.
• Keep abs tight and trunk straight.
• Push all the way up and through, into the "Plus" position.
• Don't shrug your shoulders.
• Don't let hips or spine flex.

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