Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
upper backback
Elbow Lift - Reverse Push-Up
The elbow lift - reverse push-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It involves lifting the upper body off the ground while keeping the elbows close to the sides, focusing on squeezing the upper back muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Start by lying face down on the ground with your legs extended and your hands placed directly under your shoulders.
- 2.Engage your core and press through your palms to lift your upper body off the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 3.Pause at the top for a moment, squeezing your upper back muscles.
- 4.Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepsshoulders
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