Elbow lift - reverse push-up

Elbow lift - reverse push-up

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Upper back

Secondary Muscles

triceps, shoulders

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Back

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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Elbow lift - reverse push-up

How to Do the Elbow lift - reverse push-up

How to Do the 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.

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