Body-Up
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Abdominals, Forearms
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.
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