Diamond Push-up
Step by step
How to perform
- Lower your body towards the ground while keeping your back straight, ensuring your elbows stay tucked close to your body.
- Push your body back up to the starting position, maintaining the diamond shape with your hands.
- Ensure that your core is engaged throughout the entire exercise to support your lower back.
- Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining proper form.
Overview
About this exercise
The Diamond Push-up is a challenging upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, chest, and shoulders, while also engaging the core for stability. It's suitable for intermediate to advanced fitness enthusiasts who are looking to intensify their push-up routine. By incorporating Diamond Push-ups into their workout, individuals can enhance muscle tone and strength, improve upper body endurance, and promote better posture.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the exercise. Avoid sagging your hips or raising your butt, as this can lead to back strain and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. Engage your core muscles to help maintain this alignment.
Don't rush through the exercise. Lower your body slowly and push back up with control. Fast, jerky movements can lead to injury and don't engage your muscles as effectively.
Keep your elbows close to your body as you perform the exercise. Flaring your elbows out can put unnecessary strain on your shoulders and reduces the focus
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