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Body-Up

Body-Up is an intermediate isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works your triceps, with help from your abs and forearms.

💪 Triceps🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Intermediate🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 8-15 reps
Body-Up: starting position
Starting position
Body-Up: end position
End position

How to do the body-up

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Slowly lower your forearms back to the ground by allowing the elbows to flex.
  4. Repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary: TricepsSecondary: AbsSecondary: Forearms

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.

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Body-Up alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the body-up work?

It mainly works your triceps; your abs and forearms assist.

How many sets and reps of body-up should I do?

Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.

Is the body-up good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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