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Push Ups, Tricep, Diamond

Type: Arms
The diamond push up is also known as the tricep push up because the position of the hands, it focuses more on the triceps and shoulders, rather than the chest like the conventional push up. It's a challenging exercise as it requires good balance and core strength. Below you'll find a video guide & step by step instructions for the diamond push up.
Level :  Equipment : No
Triceps
Abdominals
Chest
Obliques

Push Ups, Tricep, Diamond Steps:

Step 1:
Start on your knees.

Step 2:
Place both hands on the floor in front of you, shoulder width apart.

Step 3:
Bring the hands in together towards the center, so that the tips of the index fingers and tips of the thumbs are touching, creating a diamond shape between the hands.

Step 4:
Wrists and elbows should be in line with the chest.

Step 5:
Fingers facing forward, lift off your knees so your body is in a straight line and supported only by your hands and feet.

Step 6:
Pull in the abdominals tight and keep the pelvis straight.

Step 7:
Maintain a straight back throughout the exercise.

Step 8:
Bend at the elbows to lower the body towards the floor until the chest touches the top of your hands.

Step 9:
Pause briefly then push back to the start position by extending the elbows.

Top Tip:

  • Keep the body straight throughout the whole movement. Once form begins to fail stop.
  • This is a tough exercise to master. To begin with perform the exercise on your knees then progress to the feet.
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