Diamond Push Up

Diamond Push Up

The diamond push up is a variation on the classic push up with hands placed close together. This places more emphasis on the triceps and less on the chest.

 
 

Instructions

How to perform a Diamond Push Up:

Position yourself on the floor, resting on your hands and toes. Your hands should be very close together, with the forefinger and thumb of each hand connecting to form a diamond. Your body should be in a straight line.
  • Position yourself on the floor, resting on your hands and toes. Your hands should be very close together, with the forefinger and thumb of each hand connecting to form a diamond. Your body should be in a straight line.

    Position yourself on the floor, resting on your hands and toes. Your hands should be very close together, with the forefinger and thumb of each hand connecting to form a diamond. Your body should be in a straight line.

  • Bend your elbows, lowering your entire body towards the floor. Your body should be in a line, with your back straight.

    Bend your elbows, lowering your entire body towards the floor. Your body should be in a line, with your back straight.

  • Lower your body until your chest, chin and quads touch the ground at the same time.

    Lower your body until your chest, chin and quads touch the ground at the same time.

  • Push yourself back up to <1/position 1> by straightening your arms.

    Push yourself back up to position 1 by straightening your arms.

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