06/08/2026
Keep this in mind for healthy shoulders đ
A general rule of thumb is a 2:1 ratio of pulling to pushing in your training program.
But hereâs something worth consideringâŠ
Your total volume of push ups to other forms of horizontal pushing, like bench press variations.
When you perform horizontal push exercises like a bench press or floor press your shoulder blades are pinned against the bench or floor.
On the other hand, when you perform push-up variations the scaps are free to move through protraction and retraction with each rep. This allows you to develop strength while mobilizing the scapula simultaneously.
So if youâre someone who has cranky shoulders consider shifting more of your horizontal pressing volume towards push-ups vs pressing in a fixed position.
Obviously this wonât solve every shoulder issue but sometimes this simple tweak can make a big difference.
Give it a shot and let us know how it goes đȘ