How to Do Elbow Back Stretch

Elbow Back Stretch 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 Elbow Back Stretch

  1. 01Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and place your fingertips lightly behind your ears.
  2. 02Pull the elbows back as far as possible to create a deep stretch across the pectorals and front of the shoulders.
  3. 03Hold the end range for two seconds while inhaling deeply into the ribcage.
  4. 04Slowly bring the elbows forward to touch in front of the face to protract the shoulder blades.
  5. 05Repeat the cycle for the desired time or repetitions.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Elbow Back Stretch

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

If the chest collapses forward, imagine pinching an orange between the shoulder blades to maintain thoracic extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Elbow Back Stretch questions

What muscles does Elbow Back Stretch work?

Elbow Back Stretch is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Elbow Back Stretch correctly?

Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and place your fingertips lightly behind your ears. Pull the elbows back as far as possible to create a deep stretch across the pectorals and front of the shoulders. Hold the end range for two seconds while inhaling deeply into the ribcage. Slowly bring the elbows forward to touch in front of the face to protract the shoulder blades. Repeat the cycle for the desired time or repetitions.

What is the A90 coach tip for Elbow Back Stretch?

If the chest collapses forward, imagine pinching an orange between the shoulder blades to maintain thoracic extension.

Is Elbow Back Stretch suitable for beginners?

Elbow Back Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Elbow Back Stretch?

No. Elbow Back Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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