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

Reverse Chest Stretch

Stretch and open your chest and shoulders with the Reverse Chest Stretch. This simple, effective bodyweight move helps improve posture and flexibility.

Beginner

Compound

Static

30s per set15s rest

Chest

Body weight

Description

The Reverse Chest Stretch is a simple stretch that targets the chest muscles. It involves standing straight and interlocking your hands behind your back. Then, you pull your hands upwards as far as is comfortable.

How to Do Reverse Chest Stretch

1
Setup
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your shoulders relaxed, maintaining a neutral spine.
2
Setup
Interlock your fingers behind your back, ensuring your palms face inward or slightly upward.
3
Gently straighten your arms and slowly lift your clasped hands upward, away from your glutes, until you feel a comfortable stretch across your chest and front of your shoulders.
4
Hold this position, breathing deeply and evenly, for the prescribed duration, focusing on the stretch in your pectorals.
5
Slowly lower your hands back down and release the interlock, returning to the starting position.

Tips

Focus on broadening your collarbones and gently pulling your shoulder blades together to enhance the stretch across your chest.
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows to prevent hyperextension and keep the stretch focused on the target muscles.
Avoid shrugging your shoulders towards your ears; keep them down and back to properly isolate the chest and anterior deltoids.
If interlocking fingers is difficult, hold a small towel or resistance band between your hands to achieve a similar stretch.

Common Mistakes

×Rounding your upper back instead of maintaining an upright posture reduces the effectiveness of the chest stretch; keep your spine neutral and chest lifted.
×Hyperextending your elbows can put undue stress on the joint; maintain a soft bend in your elbows throughout the stretch.
×Forcing the stretch too aggressively can lead to injury; only go as far as you can comfortably, feeling a gentle pull, not pain.