Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
upper backback
Elevator
The elevator is a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back. It involves bending forward at the waist while keeping the back straight, then returning to a standing position. This movement helps strengthen the upper back and improves posture.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 2.Place your hands on your hips or cross them in front of your chest.
- 3.Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the waist, lowering your upper body towards the ground.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise your upper body back up to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shoulderstrapezius
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