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body-up
Target

triceps

Equipment

body weight

body-up

upper arms

How to Perform the body-up

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