You can build shoulder mobility and prepare for barbell bench presses using the scapula push-up as part of your mobility ...

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Probably the best thing about the push-up is that it allows you allow you to get strong without having to spend hours at the gym bench pressing. There is nothing wrong with bench pressing but ...