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Knee Diamond Push Up
Learn how to perform Knee Diamond Push Up, a Arms exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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STEP 1
Setup
Kneel with your hands in a diamond below your chest and hold a long line from knees to head.
STEP 2
Start phase
Bend your elbows close to your torso and lower your chest between your hands.
STEP 3
End phase
Press through your palms to rise while maintaining a straight body line.
STEP 4
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your triceps. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
STEP 5
Common mistakes
Move your body together rather than lifting your hips first or letting your lower back sag.
STEP 6
Breathing
Inhale as you lower and exhale as you press up.
STEP 7
Coach tip
Move your torso as one unit from the knees instead of pushing only your hips backward.
