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Elevator

A bodyweight movement targeting the upper back. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · upper backEquipment · body weightCategory · back

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Place your hands on your hips or cross them in front of your chest.
  3. Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the waist, lowering your upper body towards the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise your upper body back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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