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Diamond Push-up
Muscles involved
The diamond push-up brings your hands together under your chest. It is one of the best bodyweight triceps exercises.
How to do it
- Position yourself in a push-up position with hands forming a diamond on the floor.
- Lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your back straight as you exhale.
- Hold the bottom position for 1-2 seconds.
- Push upward by extending your arms as you inhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your hands forming a stable diamond throughout the movement. - Lower your chest towards the diamond of your hands, keeping your elbows close to your body. - Push with your triceps, feeling the contraction in the back of your arm.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Diamond Push-up: which muscles does it work?
Diamond Push-up mainly works: Triceps. It also involves: Triceps brachii, Pectoralis major sternal head.
What is Diamond Push-up good for?
The diamond push-up brings your hands together under your chest. It is one of the best bodyweight triceps exercises.
How do you do Diamond Push-up with proper form?
- Keep your hands forming a stable diamond throughout the movement. - Lower your chest towards the diamond of your hands, keeping your elbows close to your body. - Push with your triceps, feeling the contraction in the back of your arm.
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