Standing Elbow Tucked Opener
Improve posture & mobility with Standing Elbow Tucked Opener. Gently strengthens chest & back. Do it anywhere!
The Standing Elbow Tucked Opener mainly works the chest and back, with help from the traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Elbow Tucked Opener Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Standing Elbow Tucked Opener Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Elbow Tucked Opener
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
Extend your arms out to the sides of your body, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Keeping your elbows tucked into your sides, bring your forearms and palms together in front of your chest. Ensure your movement is smooth and controlled.
Squeeze your chest muscles as you bring your arms together.
Slowly open your arms back to the starting position, focusing on engaging the muscles in your upper back.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Remember to maintain good posture throughout the exercise, keeping your core engaged and your shoulders rolled back and down to avoid hunching over.
This exercise is primarily about control and muscle engagement, so focus on the muscle contraction rather than speed or momentum.
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Standing Elbow Tucked Opener FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Elbow Tucked Opener work?
The Standing Elbow Tucked Opener mainly works the chest and back, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Elbow Tucked Opener?
None. The Standing Elbow Tucked Opener is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Standing Elbow Tucked Opener go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Standing Elbow Tucked Opener variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Standing Pec Deck, Bodyweight Standing T-Spine Press, Chest Rotate Raise and Elbow Double-Pulse Fly.
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