Body-Up

What it is

This is a bodyweight push exercise that strengthens your upper body and core. You begin in a forearm plank and push up to a full plank position by extending your arms. It primarily targets your triceps, the muscles on the back of your upper arms, while also engaging your abdominal muscles. This movement helps build pushing strength and full-body stability.

Technique tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire movement.
• Press firmly through your palms to initiate the upward phase.
• Avoid letting your hips sag or pike as you push up.
• Lower with control, resisting gravity on the way down.
• Breathe out as you extend your arms and push up.
• Maintain a rigid body line, just like a plank.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.