Pushup Movement Analysis

Question 1

What can cause decreased elbow flexion during a pushup?

Answer 1

Co-Contraction of Bicep & Triceps –> Resulting in decreased elbow ROW

Question 2

What do you do if a client can’t perform an inital pushup?

Answer 2

REGRESS
Substitute to an incline or wall pushup

Question 3

What is the likely cause for excessive scapulae winging during a pushup?

Answer 3

Serratus anterior weakness

OR

Lack of motor control –> inability to coordinate the muscles that cause movement to the scapulae (scapulae stabilisers)

Question 4

What could cause excessive scapulae elevation during a pushup?

Answer 4

Serratus Anterior CO-CONTRACTION with the middle traps and rhomboids