Body-up exercise animated demonstration

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Chest Shoulders

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

4.3

Force

push

Body-up is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Chest and Shoulders.

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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.

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