Strength

Body-Up

The body-up is an intermediate strength exercise for your triceps, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Triceps
Also works
Abs, Forearms
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Body-Up, starting position
Start
Body-Up, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the body-up

Diamond push-up Body weight Bench Dips Body weight Cable triceps pushdown Cable stack Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Dumbbell Overhead dumbbell extension Dumbbells Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press Barbell