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StrengthBody weight

Body-Up

Intensity
8–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Triceps50%

Supporting muscles

  • Shoulders
  • Chest
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your forearms parallel and elbows directly under your shoulders.

  1. 1

    Start in a plank position with your arms fully extended and body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Lower your body down into a forearm plank, one arm at a time.

  3. 3

    Press back up to the starting plank position, one arm at a time.

  4. 4

    Keep your core engaged and hips stable throughout the movement.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the leading arm.

Expert tip

Control your descent to increase time under tension for the triceps and shoulders, which can lead to greater strength gains.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
  • ✕Dropping both elbows down at the same time
  • ✕Leading with the same arm every rep
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