Deficit Push Up

DEFICIT PUSH UP

The deficit push up is a chest and core strengthening exercise that uses the body weight as resistance. Start by putting your hands on a yoga block flat on the floor, with your hands placed wider than shoulder distance apart. Support the lower half of your body with balls of your feet. Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the body. Generally your hands should be at your lower chest line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

• Pectoralis Major

• Pectoralis Minor

• Anterior Deltoids

• Serratus Anterior

Related Conditions:

• AC Joint Sprain

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Shoulder Impingement

• Long Head Biceps Tendinopathy

• Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

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