How to Do Child Pose Elbows On Block

Child Pose Elbows On Block is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Child Pose Elbows On Block

  1. 01Kneel on the floor and place two yoga blocks or a bench in front of you.
  2. 02Place your elbows on the blocks and bring your palms together in a prayer position.
  3. 03Lower your hips toward your heels and drop your head between your arms.
  4. 04Bend your elbows to bring your hands toward your upper back to deepen the stretch.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Child Pose Elbows On Block

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Sink your hips back toward your heels while pushing your chest toward the floor to maximize thoracic extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Child Pose Elbows On Block questions

What muscles does Child Pose Elbows On Block work?

Child Pose Elbows On Block is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Child Pose Elbows On Block correctly?

Kneel on the floor and place two yoga blocks or a bench in front of you. Place your elbows on the blocks and bring your palms together in a prayer position. Lower your hips toward your heels and drop your head between your arms. Bend your elbows to bring your hands toward your upper back to deepen the stretch.

What is the A90 coach tip for Child Pose Elbows On Block?

Sink your hips back toward your heels while pushing your chest toward the floor to maximize thoracic extension.

Is Child Pose Elbows On Block suitable for beginners?

Child Pose Elbows On Block is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Child Pose Elbows On Block?

No. Child Pose Elbows On Block is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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