Body-up

Category

Calisthenics

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Deltoids, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Secondary muscles

Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Mideus

How to do it

1. Start in a plank position with your hands placed directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
2. Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your torso.
3. Push through your palms to lift your body back up to the starting plank position.
4. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Triceps (Triceps Brachii), Chest (Pectoralis Major)