Elevator Abs
Muscle Groups: Abs
Elevator Abs focuses on Abs, with Shoulders, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Elevator Abs with proper form and technique.
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Get into the push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart directly beneath your shoulders. Drive one knee towards your elbow and rest it firmly against your arm.
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Brace your core and slide your knee down your foreman toward your wrist. Pause. Keeping your core strong, pull your knee back up your foreman until it reaches the elbow. Return leg back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Elevator Abs safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Do not rotate the torso. Instead, keep shoulders and hips parallel to the floor throughout the exercise.
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Do not hyperextend the lower back.
Secondary Muscles
While Elevator Abs primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Lower Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Elevator Abs, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
