Stretching

Elbows Back

The elbows back is a beginner stretching exercise for your chest, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Chest
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Elbows Back, starting position
Start
Elbows Back, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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 the elbows back