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Visual demonstration of the Elbow Lift Reverse Push Up exercise

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Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Trapezius
Secondary muscles
Chest Shoulders Triceps
Exercise guide

Elbow Lift Reverse Push Up

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Elbow Lift Reverse Push Up is a bodyweight exercise targeting Upper Back (Trapezius, Rhomboids).

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How to perform it

  1. Sit on the floor between two chairs, with your torso facing the ceiling and your elbows resting on the chairs, arms bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Extend your legs out in front of you, keeping them together and straight, and lift your hips into a reverse plank position, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
  3. Press through your elbows to lift your torso and hips slightly higher, engaging your triceps and core muscles.
  4. Lower your body back down by bending your elbows, keeping your torso and legs straight throughout the movement. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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