Elevator Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Rhomboids, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Back Elevator
How to: Elevator
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees slightly as you hinge forward at the hips.
- Lower your torso towards the ground while maintaining a straight back.
- Return to the starting position by engaging the back muscles and moving through the hips.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core during the lift.
- Using momentum to lift instead of muscle strength.
- Hunching the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Use an elevated surface if a full range of motion is not possible.
- Perform the exercise with support if balance or strength is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your back remains straight during the exercise.
- Lower yourself slowly to maximize tension in the muscles.
Elevator Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
core
bodyweight
muscle
stability