How to Do a Diamond Pushup

Get on a mat., Move into push up position., Place your hands under your chest and make a diamond shape., Lower yourself to the ground, then push up.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Get on a mat.

    It's a good idea to do this exercise on a mat, which will slightly cushion your hands.

    Doing it on a hard surface may be hard on your hands and wrists.
  2. Step 2: Move into push up position.

    Face the mat and stretch out your arms and legs a bit to get ready. , Touch your forefingers together and your thumbs together.

    This forms your diamond, also known as a pyramid. , Keep your back straight and tense your abs and chest.

    Make sure to keep your fingers in the correct diamond position.

    Repeat.
  3. Step 3: Place your hands under your chest and make a diamond shape.

  4. Step 4: Lower yourself to the ground

  5. Step 5: then push up.

Detailed Guide

It's a good idea to do this exercise on a mat, which will slightly cushion your hands.

Doing it on a hard surface may be hard on your hands and wrists.

Face the mat and stretch out your arms and legs a bit to get ready. , Touch your forefingers together and your thumbs together.

This forms your diamond, also known as a pyramid. , Keep your back straight and tense your abs and chest.

Make sure to keep your fingers in the correct diamond position.

Repeat.

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