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Elbows Back is a beginner isolation bodyweight stretching that mainly works your chest, with help from your shoulders.
💪 Chest🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the elbows back
- Stand up straight.
- Place both hands on your lower back, fingers pointing downward and elbows out.
- Then gently pull your elbows back aiming to touch them together.
Muscles worked
Primary: ChestSecondary: Shoulders
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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What muscles does the elbows back work?
It mainly works your chest; your shoulders assist.
How many sets and reps of elbows back should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the elbows back good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.