Beginner exercise
Elbows Back
Also called Hands-on-Lower-Back Chest Stretch
Technique
How to perform Elbows Back
- Stand upright and rest both hands on your lower back with your fingers pointing downward.
- Let your elbows point out to the sides, then gently draw them backward.
- Keep your torso upright as your chest and the front of your shoulders open; do not force the elbows to touch.
- Hold the intended stretch, then release the elbow position gradually.
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