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Butt-Ups

How to do the Butt-Ups with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundBody OnlyBeginnerPull
Primary muscles

Abs

Secondary

,

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Butt-Ups

  1. 1

    Begin a pushup position but with your elbows on the ground and resting on your forearms. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle.

  2. 2

    Arch your back slightly out rather than keeping your back completely straight.

  3. 3

    Raise your glutes toward the ceiling, squeezing your abs tightly to close the distance between your ribcage and hips. The end result will be that you'll end up in a high bridge position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement.

  4. 4

    Lower back down slowly to your starting position as you breathe in. Tip: Don't let your back sag downwards.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Butt-Ups set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your abs volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Butt-Ups fits

The Butt-Ups shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:

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FAQ

Butt-Ups: common questions

What muscles does the Butt-Ups work?

The Butt-Ups primarily works the Abs.

Is the Butt-Ups suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Butt-Ups is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Butt-Ups?

None. The Butt-Ups is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Butt-Ups a compound or isolation exercise?

The Butt-Ups is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Butt-Ups with correct form?

Begin a pushup position but with your elbows on the ground and resting on your forearms. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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