Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

Bent Arm Shoulder Stretch

Improve shoulder flexibility and reduce tension with the Bent Arm Shoulder Stretch. Gently pull your bent arm across your chest to target shoulder muscles.

Beginner

Isolation

Static

1 min per set

Shoulders

Body weight

Description

A simple stretch exercise that helps to improve flexibility and reduce tension in the shoulders. It involves bending the arm and gently pulling it across the chest.

How to Do Bent Arm Shoulder Stretch

1
Setup
Begin standing or sitting tall with a neutral spine, relaxing your shoulders down and back.
2
Setup
Extend one arm straight out in front of you, then bend it at the elbow to a 90-degree angle, keeping your palm facing inward.
3
Use your opposite hand to gently grasp the elbow or upper arm of your bent arm, then slowly pull it across your chest towards the opposite shoulder.
4
Continue pulling until you feel a mild to moderate stretch in the back of your shoulder, holding this position for the prescribed duration.
5
Ensure the shoulder of the arm being stretched remains down and away from your ear, maintaining a relaxed neck.

Tips

Breathe deeply and slowly throughout the stretch to help your muscles relax and allow for a deeper, more effective stretch.
Listen to your body and stretch only to the point of gentle tension, never pushing into pain, which could lead to injury.
Keep your torso stable and avoid twisting your body to compensate; the movement should primarily come from the shoulder joint.

Common Mistakes

×Shrugging the stretching shoulder towards your ear reduces the stretch on the posterior deltoid; actively keep your shoulder blade depressed and retracted.
×Twisting your torso to get a deeper stretch can reduce the effectiveness and introduce strain; maintain a stable, upright posture throughout the movement.
×Overstretching to the point of pain can cause injury; ease off if you feel any sharp discomfort, aiming for a gentle, tolerable tension.