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Animated demonstration of the body-up exercise, targeting the Triceps using Body weight.

body-up

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Triceps
Secondary muscles
chestshoulders

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2: Extend your legs out in front of you, keeping your heels on the ground and your body straight.

  3. Step 3: Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides, until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.

  4. 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.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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