Standing Elbow Touch
Expert Advice
Keep your spine neutral and avoid arching your back as you perform the elbow touches.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your arms to shoulder height, elbows bent, and palms facing down.
- Rotate your torso as you bring your elbows together in front of you.
- Return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Standing Elbow Touch primarily targets the Shoulders, Chest, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders34%
Chest33%
Secondary
Abs33%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Standing Elbow Touch work?
Standing Elbow Touch primarily targets the Shoulders, Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Standing Elbow Touch?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Standing Elbow Touch suitable for beginners?
Standing Elbow Touch is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
