Body-Up

Also called plank to forearm press, triceps body up and tricep extension plank.

Works

Triceps, plus abs and forearms

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Intermediate

Type

Isolation

How to do it

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.

1. 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.
2. Slowly lower your forearms back to the ground by allowing the elbows to flex.
3. Repeat.

Cues

• Start on the forearms in a plank.
• Press the palms, straighten the elbows.
• Keep the body rigid.
• Lower slow to the forearms.

Common mistakes

• Hips sagging.
• Pushing with the shoulders.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. Tempo is seconds down, pause, up. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

Go easy, or pick an alternative, if you have a sore elbow and sore wrists. Pain that's sharp or gets worse set to set means stop.

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