During an incline push-up, which function should ACE IFT coaching cues reinforce?
- APush the body away from the support with the trunk aligned
- BLower the chest to the support while the hips lead the descent
- CSqueeze the shoulder blades together throughout the press
- DFlare the elbows to 90 degrees to stress the chest
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Answer
A
Coaching cues for an incline push-up should reinforce a controlled push away from the support while the head, trunk and hips stay in one line.
B
Hips leading breaks the straight-body line the pattern requires.
C
The scapulae should move with the press; locking retraction is not the pushing function.
D
Flaring the elbows to about 90 degrees increases shoulder stress; a moderate elbow angle (roughly 45 degrees) is usually cued instead.
A
Coaching cues for an incline push-up should reinforce a controlled push away from the support while the head, trunk and hips stay in one line.