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Movement · Back

Elbow Lift - Reverse Push-Up

Start by lying face down on the ground with your legs extended and your hands placed directly under your shoulders. Engage your core and press through your palms to lift your upper body off the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Pause at the top for a moment, squeezing your upper back muscles. Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetUpper Back
Equipmentbody weight
Body partBack

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Start by lying face down on the ground with your legs extended and your hands placed directly under your shoulders.

  2. 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. 3

    Pause at the top for a moment, squeezing your upper back muscles.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Upper Back

Secondary

TricepsShoulders

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