Elbow Pike
Use Elbow Pike as a mobility drill for full body to improve range and movement quality in Flexor.
Overview
Elbow Pike is an intermediate mobility exercise on Flexor that mobilizes the triceps, upper back and chest. A controlled mobility drill for the body to improve range and movement quality.
What Elbow Pike targets
It focuses on the triceps, upper back and chest, so that's where the work is felt.
Why add Elbow Pike to your routine
Improves movement quality and control through the triceps, upper back and chest. Done regularly, small comfortable reps add up faster than occasional forced ones.
- Supports flexibility and reduces perceived stiffness when practised consistently.
- Supports overall mobility, coordination, and movement confidence.
- An intermediate-friendly movement you can repeat with no equipment.
Who it's for
It works well once the basics feel comfortable and you want more range or control.
When to do it
Fit it into a warm-up, a cool-down, or a standalone mobility break whenever the area feels tight. Most people spend around 45 seconds on it.
Elbow Pike is a mobility exercise designed to improve comfortable range-of-motion in multiple areas. Work in a comfortable range and avoid sharp pain; slow, steady breathing helps you stay relaxed and controlled.
Setup cue
Start in a forearm plank with elbows under shoulders and legs long. Engage your core and lift hips toward the ceiling to form an inverted V shape—keep it smooth.
Practice notes
In Flexor, Elbow Pike is typically prescribed as about 45 sec per round, 1 rep, and 1 set. Adjust the dosage to what feels sustainable, breathe steadily, and ease off if anything feels sharp or unsafe.
Guidance
How to perform, tips, mistakes, safety notes, and benefits for Elbow Pike.
Follow these cues in order. Move with control and stay in a comfortable range.
- Start in a forearm plank with elbows under shoulders and legs long.
- Engage your core and lift hips toward the ceiling to form an inverted V shape—keep it smooth.
- Hold the position with weight balanced between your forearms and feet while breathing steadily.
Cues that help the movement stay smoother and more controlled.
- Keep legs active and heels reaching toward the floor.
- Let your head stay between your arms so your neck can relax.
Patterns to watch for so the shape stays clearer.
- Rushing the movement or chasing range instead of staying controlled.
- Letting the lower back arch or the shoulders shrug up toward the ears.
- Holding your breath—use steady breathing to keep tension down.
Keep things comfortable and stop if something feels wrong.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness, tingling, dizziness, or symptoms that radiate.
- Stay within a comfortable range—aim for mild tension, not pain.
- Move with control; avoid bouncing or jerking into end range.
Why people include this movement in their practice.
- Improves movement quality and control through the triceps, upper back and chest.
- Supports flexibility and reduces perceived stiffness when practised consistently.
- Supports overall mobility, coordination, and movement confidence.
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Common questions
Which body areas does Elbow Pike target?
Elbow Pike is a movement that mainly targets your triceps, upper back, and chest. Move within a comfortable range and skip it if it does not feel suitable for you.
Is Elbow Pike suitable for beginners?
Elbow Pike is listed as intermediate in Flexor. Choose a smaller range of motion, fewer repetitions, or an easier variation whenever you want more control.
How long should you hold Elbow Pike?
In Flexor, Elbow Pike runs for about 45 sec per round. Adjust the time to what feels sustainable, breathe steadily, and ease off sooner if anything feels sharp.
How do you do Elbow Pike?
Elbow Pike has 3 guided steps. Follow them in order on this page, breathe steadily, and keep the movement smooth and within a comfortable range. Stop if anything feels sharp, unstable, or unsafe for you.
Which Flexor routines include Elbow Pike?
Elbow Pike appears in guided Flexor sessions such as Core on Fire and Recovery: Soft Tissue Flow. Open a routine page to follow the full sequence, or practise this movement on its own from this guide.
Is this medical advice?
No. Flexor provides general fitness and wellness guidance. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent medical conditions. Speak with a qualified professional about injuries, persistent pain, or health concerns.
