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elbow lift - reverse push-up

elbow lift - reverse push-up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: body weight.

elbow lift - reverse push-up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  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.