Reverse Push Up On Chair

Pro Tip

Make sure your elbows aren't positioned on the very edge of the chairs to minimize fall risk.

How To

Lie with your knees bent and bent arms positioned slightly below shoulder level on the chairs.
Exhale and drive your elbows down into the chairs, bringing your elbows in toward each other to raise your torso up, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Continue raising yourself up until your elbows pass behind your torso.
Inhale and lower yourself back down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Back Shoulder

Outer region of your upper back as well as the back area of your shoulder.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lats

Largest muscle of your back, spanning from the lower to middle regions creating a v shape.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Chair

Make sure all chairs you use are stable and can support your bodyweight without tipping over. If you are unsure, do not risk it.