^^ Haha you guys crack me up
Yes, I always protract at the top. I used a band also for added resistance for the first few sets. Then towards the end I didn't need it. Weak weak weak. I start my push ups with my chest on the floor. Then I push up. At the top, I protract my scapulae. Then I retract them to a neutral position. Then I move about halfway down. From that point, I accentuate the descent and retract my scapulae. Then repeat.