Body Up
Description
The body-up starts in a forearm plank and presses up to a high plank by extending both arms simultaneously (unlike commando planks which alternate). It is a demanding tricep and shoulder exercise because both arms press at once.
Equipment Required
Body Up Instructions
- Start in a forearm plank. Body straight, core braced.
- Press both hands into the floor simultaneously to push up to a high plank.
- Both arms extend at the same time — unlike alternating commando planks.
- Lower both forearms back to the floor simultaneously.
- Continue pressing up and lowering for reps.
- This requires significant tricep and shoulder strength.
- Maintain body alignment throughout.
- Aim for 5 to 10 reps.
Body Up Form & Visual
Body Up Benefits
- Simultaneous arm press builds tricep power
- Harder than alternating commando planks
- Develops explosive pressing from forearms
- No equipment needed
- Builds tricep and shoulder strength
- Advanced plank variation
Body Up Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (heavy)
- Anterior deltoid
- Pectoralis major
- Core (anti-extension)
