Body Up: How-to, Tips & More
The Body Up is a intermediate compound exercise for your triceps. You do it with bodyweight. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Besides the triceps, it also works your core and chest, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.
Muscles worked
Triceps
Primary
Core
Secondary
Chest
Secondary
How to do the Body Up
- Start in a forearm plank with your elbows under your shoulders.
- Press through your palms to lift your forearms off the floor until your arms are straight.
- Lower back down onto your forearms with control.
- Keep your body in a straight line the whole time.
Body Up tips
- Do it from your knees to make it easier.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 10 to 25 reps per set, and 10 to 25 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles.
Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound
Body Up alternatives
Bodyweight Triceps Extension
Triceps
Kneeling Bodyweight Triceps Extension
Triceps
Suspension Triceps Extension
Triceps
Band Overhead Triceps Extension
Triceps
More triceps exercises
Barbell Skullcrusher
Barbell
Bench Dip
Bench
Bench Dip (Knees Bent)
Bench
Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
Cable machine
Cable Triceps Kickback
Cable machine
Chair Dip
Chair
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Body Up work?
The Body Up mainly works your triceps, with help from your core and chest.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 10 to 25 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 10 to 25 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Body Up good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate, so it is better to build a base with simpler movements first and add it when your technique is solid.
What equipment do I need for the Body Up?
You need bodyweight.
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