Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Elbow Touch and Lift.
The Elbow Touch and Lift is a standing shoulder mobility drill where you bring your elbows together in front of your chest and then raise them overhead, opening the chest and activating the shoulder girdle through a full range of motion. It is commonly used as a warm-up or mobility exercise for the upper body.
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The Elbow Touch and Lift is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.