How To Cut a Tricep-Burning Diamond Push-Up With Proper Form

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Christopher Vo is a professional dancer and group fitness instructor on Equinox+.

Andtriceps are importantbecause they help power forearm movement and stabilize the shoulder, thereby reducing risk of injury.

Actually, they engage the entire body, strengthening many muscle groups at once, including the oh-so-important core.

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Christopher Vo is a professional dancer and group fitness instructor on Equinox+.

The ability to do a push-uphas been linkedto a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, too.

Heres What Experts Say

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Begin in a plank.2.

Place hands in a triangle shape with thumbs horizontal and other fingers facing diagonally in towards each other.3.

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The first one is a regression-drop to the knees to shorten the lever or anchor point, he says.

And if you are having difficulty performing the push-up in one movement, break it into two parts.

First, negative release to the floor and offload your weight onto your hands and the floor.

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Next, take a moment to muster up the strength to push-up in one fell swoop.

Try a single leg option to add balance and core challenge, Vo says.

If youre feeling super strong, try adding a pulse at the bottom position!

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