Leaning back on a bench with dumbbells held straight up, the shoulder blades push forward, lifting the weights a few inches: the supine punch with free weights, where shoulder rehabilitation starts the serratus before the push-up plus.
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Shoulder-blade push family
Dumbbell shoulder-blade punch
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Leaning back on a bench with dumbbells held straight up, the shoulder blades push forward, lifting the weights a few inches: the supine punch with free weights, where shoulder rehabilitation starts the serratus before the push-up plus.
DemandEasy
Equipment requiredA dumbbell + A bench or box
Muscle focusShoulders · Chest
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
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How to move
Lean back on an incline bench with a dumbbell held straight up over each shoulder, the arms locked.
Push the shoulder blades forward so the shoulders lift off the bench, raising the weights a few inches.
Lower back.
Form cues
Keep the elbows straight; only the shoulder blades move.
Start light.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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