These two work to flex the arm at
the elbow during any movement involving the arms, so you can see why they deserve a lot more attention than you're probably giving them now!
Do not flex and extend
your elbows during the movement.
Due to the position of
the elbow during the movement, using too high a weight or using improper form can result in an elbow injury.
Not exact matches
Your
elbows should remain flared outward
during the
movement.
This can be considered as somewhat irresponsible, because having strong forearms offers some major benefits in terms of upper body performance, since the forearm muscle is a flexor of the
elbow joint responsible for
movements such as bicep curls and it has the ability to put our arms in a supinated or pronated position
during exercise.
Also, keep your
elbows tucked in to your sides
during the entire
movement, instead of flaring them out at the bottom.
If you want to better target the chest, just remember to use a wide grip (i.e. place the chairs wider apart), flare your
elbows out to your sides
during the
movement, and lean your torso forward.
Your humerii are internally rotated, as evidenced by the fact that you point your
elbows outward
during the
movement.
Bring your
elbows up to shoulder height, and
during the squat
movement, fight the urge to drop your
elbows lower
-- This
movement teaches you to reach a full hip extension before breaking at the
elbows during the pull.
Elbowing Out: The
elbows are rotating outward instead of being held tightly to the body
during movement.
Recorded
during a break from rehearsals, the footage is comprised of close - up shots of Cunningham's wrist,
elbow, ankle, and knee, capturing his unique style of
movement.