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Back Exercises: Elbow Press

To start, lie face down on your stomach, feet slightly apart, forehead on the floor. Breathe deeply. You should feel comfortable and relaxed in this position.

  • Press up on your forearms. Keep your abdomen and hips on the floor.

  • Hold for 20 seconds. Lower slowly.

  • Repeat 2 times.

  • Return to starting position.

Publication Source: Kohatsu W, Integrative Medicine, 2nd ed., Chapter 63 - Low back pain exercises, 2007, pp 687-695
Online Source: National Guideline Clearinghouse http://guidelines.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=9863&nbr=005287&string=Adult+AND+low+AND+back+AND+pain.
Online Medical Reviewer: Bhattacharyya, Tim MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/15/2007
Date Last Modified: 12/12/2007