Elbow bend (standing) 

Movements strengthened: Elbow flexion strength. 

Suitable for: 3-5/5 elbow flexion strength. 

Instructions: 

• Person in standing with arm by side, palm facing forward (can also be done with light weight in hand) 
• Person should slowly bend their arm up until their hand touches their shoulder and hold for 3 seconds 
• Slowly lower arm back down to starting position 
• Repeat 10 times 
• To increase resistance, hold small weight in hand 

Where this movement should be felt: 

Person should feel this in their anterior arm.