Do you integrate what are known as diamond push-ups into your workouts? Yes, it is one of the most special variants of the classic push-ups. We say 'special' because you must do them correctly so that you can benefit more and better from them. There are several parts of the body involved and we love that.
We know that with the diamond push-ups we will be doing an improved version of our training. But before launching ourselves for them, we must always take into account a series of tips or previous ideas. So, we are not going to waste any more time and we will begin to enjoy an exercise like this. Are you prepared or prepared?
What are diamond push-ups?
When we mention push-ups, we are clear about what they are. Well, in this case, we have already advanced that it is a similar technique but in a variant form. Because we can say that it is an exercise that is performed with body weight. So, We will start from the most common push-ups but changing the position of the hands. That's exactly where the difference is. The hands rest on the ground, slightly opening the fingers and joining both the indexes and the thumbs. So that with them it looks like the shape of a rhombus or diamond.
Apart from this, even if you think that the rest is exactly the same, you are not entirely wrong. Because the execution is similar to the push-ups that we know, but this position of the hands that we have mentioned makes the distribution of the weight change, so an exercise like this will activate muscles that are smaller. So, we can say that it is more complete and a perfect complement to the basic push-ups.
What is worked with diamond push-ups?
With that change of hands, we wonder what is being worked on with push-ups like these. It seems that the great beneficiary is the triceps, since this will be exercised much more than in the conventional ones. But not only him, because the arms play a primary role, although the chest does take second place. The core and deltoids will also start to activate, hence we speak of an exercise that is quite complete for our body. So, to do a good job you should always focus on posture and from there, you will be able to get the most out of it. Remember that repetitions are always important in order to see better results.
How to do the rhombus pushup
We continue talking about the diamond or rhombus inflection, since it is the same with synonymous words. First of all, we support the hands as we mentioned before. That is, joining the index fingers and thumbs. The arms are extended and at shoulder height to be able to throw the body backwards. Remember that the body must always be kept in a straight line and it will be there when we go down flexing the elbows. It can be lowered almost to the touch of the hands, but if you have pain in the arms or shoulders, the push-up will be shorter and safer. So the supports you have are the hands but also the toes.
Benefits of diamond bending
Last but not least, we have the benefits of this type of push-ups. On the one hand, it should be mentioned that it will help us strengthen both the arms and the hands, although at first you may not see it so clearly. Thanks to them you will also expend more calories, although not only for the push-up itself but also for the repetitions and the rest of the type of training that you complete. Your bone tissue will also benefit from an option like this. So, it's time not to let them escape.