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Beginner
Upper back

Elbow Lift - Reverse Push-up

This exercise uses your body weight to strengthen your upper back. It also works your arms and shoulders. You lie on your stomach and push your chest up from the floor. Keeping your elbows close to your sides helps you squeeze your back muscles tightly.

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Elbow Lift - Reverse Push-up demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Lie on your stomach on the floor. Keep your legs straight and put your hands right under your shoulders.
  2. 2Tighten your tummy muscles. Push down with your hands to lift your chest up. Keep your elbows touching your sides.
  3. 3Stop for a moment at the top and squeeze the muscles in your upper back.
  4. 4Slowly lower your chest back down to the floor.
  5. 5Do this again for as many times as you want.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Upper back
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders
Triceps
Equipment
Body weight
Difficulty
Beginner

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