Upper armsBody onlyIntermediate
Body-Up
From a plank, press through the palms and extend the elbows to lift your body. The torso stays rigid throughout.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · setup
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.
02 · press up · Key step
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.
03 · lower
Slowly lower your forearms back to the ground by allowing the elbows to flex.
04 · repeat
Repeat.
