Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
tricepsupper arms
Body-Up
The body-up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It involves lowering and raising your body using your arms while keeping your body straight, similar to a triceps dip but with feet on the ground.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Start by placing your hands on a raised surface, such as a bench or parallel bars, with your palms facing down and fingers pointing forward.
- 2.Extend your legs out in front of you, keeping your heels on the ground and your body straight.
- 3.Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides, until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then push through your palms to straighten your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
chestshoulders
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