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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.

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