Elbow lever
The elbow lever is a balance on your hands with your elbows pressed into your stomach, while your body stays straight and horizontal. It mostly works your abs, forearms and shoulders, and your obliques, lower back and hip flexors assist. It teaches you to balance on your hands with your weight leaning forward, and it puts a lot of load on your wrists. Warm up your wrists first and place a soft mat in front of you. Lean forward slowly until your feet lift.
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How to do it
- Place your hands flat on the floor and press your elbows into your stomach.
- Lean forward slowly, shifting your weight onto your hands.
- Lift your feet off the floor and straighten your legs.
- Stay level and straight, and breathe steadily.
Form tips
- Hands flat, press your elbows into your stomach.
- Lean forward until your feet leave the floor.
- Hold your body straight and horizontal, keep breathing.
Common mistake
- Letting your elbows slide outward so you tip forward.