How to Do Elbows Back Stretch

Elbows Back Stretch is a chest exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Elbows Back Stretch

  1. 01Stand tall and place both hands behind the head with fingers interlaced or palms on the ears.
  2. 02Pull the elbows back as far as possible to create tension across the chest.
  3. 03Hold the stretch while taking deep breaths into the upper ribs.
  4. 04Release the tension and bring the elbows forward to touch in front of the face.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Elbows Back Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across 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

Retract the shoulder blades actively to deepen the stretch across the pectoral muscles.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Elbows Back Stretch questions

What muscles does Elbows Back Stretch work?

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

How do you do Elbows Back Stretch correctly?

Stand tall and place both hands behind the head with fingers interlaced or palms on the ears. Pull the elbows back as far as possible to create tension across the chest. Hold the stretch while taking deep breaths into the upper ribs. Release the tension and bring the elbows forward to touch in front of the face.

What is the A90 coach tip for Elbows Back Stretch?

Retract the shoulder blades actively to deepen the stretch across the pectoral muscles.

Is Elbows Back Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Elbows Back Stretch?

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

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