Strengthen Chest and Triceps with Decline Diamond Push Ups

Decline Diamond Push Ups

Rep Range

10-20

Hints

Place feet on a sturdy chair, hands close together forming a diamond under the chest. Execute a push-up, lowering till chest nears hands.

Common Mistakes

Keep a straight line from head to heels. Avoid sagging or arching the back.

Breathing

Inhale lowering, exhale pushing up.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Middle Chest

Secondary Muscles

Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body