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Serratus anterior exercises
The serratus anterior wraps around your ribs under your armpit. It holds your shoulder blades against your ribcage and moves them forwards and up as you reach or push.
Push-up variations where you push the floor away at the top, and reaching or punching moves, train it. It often works quietly alongside the chest and shoulders.
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Questions, answered
How many serratus anterior exercises are there here?
There are 5 exercises that target the serratus anterior in the AltF Fitness library, each with an animated demo and coaching tips.
What are good serratus anterior exercises for beginners?
Moves rated beginner friendly here include dumbbell incline shoulder raise, incline scapula push up and scapula push-up. Start with a weight or version you can control for every rep, then build up gradually.
What equipment do I need to train the serratus anterior?
The exercises here use body weight, barbell, dumbbell and smith machine. Use the equipment filter on the exercise library to see only what you have.
How often should I train the serratus anterior?
Guidelines for healthy adults suggest working each major muscle group at least twice a week. Leave a day or so between hard sessions for the same muscles so they can recover.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is general fitness information for healthy adults. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.
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