Diamond Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Diamond Push-up focuses on Chest, Triceps, with Abs, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Diamond Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your hands close together under your chest, forming a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers.
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Lower your body toward the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides and engaging your core.
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Push through your palms to lift your body back to the starting position, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Diamond Push-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your body straight to prevent arching your back.
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Avoid flaring your elbows out; keep them tucked in during the movement.
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If this is too challenging, modify by doing the push-up on your knees.
Secondary Muscles
While Diamond Push-up primarily targets Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Diamond Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Diamond Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
