Elbow
Increase mobility & warm up muscles with Elbows! A simple exercise targeting chest & shoulders. Great for warm-ups or active recovery.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be bent at a 90-degree angle with your hands fisted and touching the sides of your head, with elbows pointing outward.
2. While keeping your torso stationary, bring one elbow in to touch the opposite elbow. Your hands will remain in place on the sides of your head, and you should feel a contraction in your chest and shoulder.
3. Return to the starting position and then bring the opposite elbow in to touch the other elbow.
4. Alternate this motion, left to right, for a set number of repetitions. Ensure you maintain a controlled motion with no swinging or excessive momentum.
5. Breathe out as you bring the elbows together and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
6. Start with a low number of repetitions and sets, and as you build strength and coordination, you can increase these numbers accordingly.
7. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to support your spine and enhance stability.
This exercise serves as a light warm-up targeting the chest and shoulder area, or as an active recovery movement that can contribute to mobility and muscular endurance.
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