Elbow Lever
Explanatory Video
Description
The Elbow Lever is a static balance move where the body is held horizontal to the ground, supported by the elbows tucked into the midsection.
- Setup: Place your hands on the floor with fingers pointing backward or slightly outward.
- Placement: Lean forward and tuck your elbows firmly into your lower abdomen or hip bones.
- Transition: Shift your weight forward onto your arms while simultaneously lifting your legs off the ground.
- Hold: Engage your core and back muscles to keep your body in a straight, horizontal line parallel to the floor. Keep your head up and look forward.
Difficulty & Category
Intermediate
Isometric
Affected Muscles
Rectus Abdominis
Erector Spinae
Triceps Brachii
Deltoid (Anterior)
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Body Areas
Core
Back
Arms
Shoulders
Forearms
Equipment
Parallettes
Last updated: 2/26/2026