Exercises/Stretching

Elbows Back - starting position

Start

Elbows Back - ending position

End

Stretching

Elbows Back

beginner·isolation·static

Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominal part of left pectoralis major Abdominal part of right pectoralis major Anterior papillary muscle of right ventricle Anterolateral head of lateral papillary muscle of left ventricle External intercostal muscle Innermost intercostal muscle Internal intercostal muscle Lateral papillary muscle of left ventricle pectoralis major pectoralis minor transversus thoracis

Secondary

coracobrachialis deltoid infraspinatus muscle serratus anterior subscapularis supraspinatus teres major teres minor

How to Perform

1

Stand up straight.

2

Place both hands on your lower back, fingers pointing downward and elbows out.

3

Then gently pull your elbows back aiming to touch them together.

Alternatives to Elbows Back

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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