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Beginner
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How to do it

  1. 1Start by placing your hands on a raised surface, such as a bench or parallel bars, with your palms facing down and fingers pointing forward.
  2. 2Extend your legs out in front of you, keeping your heels on the ground and your body straight.
  3. 3Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides, until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then push through your palms to straighten your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Triceps
Body Part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Body Weight
Difficulty
Beginner
Force
Push
Grips
None
Mechanic
Compound
Secondary
Chest, Shoulders

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