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Scapular Exercise: Wall Push-Ups

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This exercise is best done with your fingers moderately turned out, rather than straight up and down.

  • Stand facing a wall, about 30 cm to 45 cm (12 in. to 18 in.) away.
  • Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height.
  • Slowly bend your elbows and bring your face to the wall, keeping your back and hips straight.
  • Push back to the starting position.
  • Repeat 8 to 12 times.
  • When you can do this exercise against a wall comfortably, you can try it against a counter. You can then slowly progress to the end of a couch, then to a sturdy chair, and finally to the floor.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Brian D. O'Brien, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD
Last Revised January 18, 2012

Last Revised: January 18, 2012

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien, MD - Internal Medicine & Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD

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