Elbow Touch to Outer Throw (female)

Elbow Touch to Outer Throw demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • 2Extend your arms straight out in front of you, touching your elbows together.
  • 3Keeping your spine straight, open your arms wide until they are extended to the sides.
  • 4Feel the stretch in your chest and then bring your arms back in, touching your elbows together again.
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Keep your torso stationary throughout the movement to engage the chest and shoulder muscles.
  • Don't rush the motion, ensure you're moving your arms in a controlled manner.
  • Exhale when opening your arms and inhale when bringing them back together.
  • To increase the challenge, add small weights or resistance bands.

Elbow Touch to Outer Throw Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs