Elbow Push up
Step by step
How to perform
- Push yourself up from the floor using your arms and upper body strength, keeping your body straight and rigid, similar to the starting position of a traditional push-up.
- Now, lower your body back down to the floor, but this time, instead of your chest touching the floor, your elbows should touch the floor first.
- Push your body back up again using your arms, but this time, make sure that your elbows leave the floor last.
- Repeat these movements for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain your body's rigidity and control throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Elbow Push Up is a challenging upper-body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and arms, while also engaging the core. It's perfect for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, particularly those wishing to improve upper body strength and stability. By incorporating this exercise into your routine, you can increase your muscle tone, enhance your physical endurance, and improve your body's overall functional fitness.
Coaching cues
Form tips
It's essential to engage your core throughout the exercise. This means tightening your abdominal muscles, which helps maintain a straight body line from your head to your heels. A common mistake is letting the hips sag or lift, which can lead to lower back pain and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
Avoid rushing through the movements. Instead, lower your body slowly and in a controlled manner, then push back up with power. This will ensure that your muscles are fully engaged throughout the exercise and reduce the risk of injury.
To get the most out of the elbow push up