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Animated demonstration of the elbow lift - reverse push-up exercise, targeting the Upper back using Body weight.

elbow lift - reverse push-up

Body part
Back
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Upper back
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Start by lying face down on the ground with your legs extended and your hands placed directly under your shoulders.

  2. Step 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. Step 3: Pause at the top for a moment, squeezing your upper back muscles.

  4. Step 4: Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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