Body-Up
- Main muscles
- Triceps
- Also works
- Abs, Forearms
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Isolation · Push
How to do it
- Assume a plank position on the ground. You should be supporting your bodyweight on your toes and forearms, keeping your torso straight. Your forearms should be shoulder-width apart. This will be your starting position.
- Pressing your palms firmly into the ground, extend through the elbows to raise your body from the ground. Keep your torso rigid as you perform the movement.
- Slowly lower your forearms back to the ground by allowing the elbows to flex.
- Repeat.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Body-Up work?
- Mainly the triceps, with help from the abs, forearms.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- It is rated intermediate level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More triceps exercises
- Bench Dips
- Body Tricep Press
- Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
- Dips - Triceps Version
- Incline Push-Up Close-Grip
- Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position
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