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body-up
body-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 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.
Step 2. Extend your legs out in front of you, keeping your heels on the ground and your body straight.
Step 3. Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides, until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
Step 4. Pause for a moment, then push through your palms to straighten your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
triceps
Secondary muscles
chestshoulders
Primary body parts
triceps
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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