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Diamond Push Ups

Builds the chest.

StrengthBodyweightControlledAll bodyweight exercisesAll chest exercises

What it works

Chest

How to do it

  1. 1Hands together under the chest with thumbs and index fingers forming a diamond.
  2. 2Lower with the elbows tucked and press up.
  3. 3Hard on the wrists for some — if it pinches, use a close-grip push-up instead.

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