How to Do Body-Up
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the body-up.
| Main muscles | Triceps |
| Also works | Abs, Forearms |
| Equipment | Body Only |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength |
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.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
Bodyweight Arms Workout for Beginners5 exercises · about 31 min · BodyweightBodyweight Arms Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · BodyweightKettlebell Arms Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · KettlebellResistance Band Arms Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · Resistance Band
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