Hindu Pushups (Dands)

	Start in the regular pushup position with your hands directly under your shoulders. Spread your feet shoulder width apart and, keeping your legs as straight as you can, push your backside into the air and your sternum down towards the ground. Keep your back as straight as you can while leaning back and stretching the hamstrings before beginning the movement.
	Take a controlled inhale through your nostrils and come to the "Forward" position. Make sure that your hands are directly under your shoulders and then spread your feet for some balance. Your hands and feet should not have moved at all.
	Exhale SLOWLY and lower yourselft to the ground Make sure that your elbows are directly against the sides of your torso. At the bottom of this position your entire body is flexed and should be just a few inches off the ground.
	Take a controlled inhale and keep your hips just off the ground and "look up" while straightening your arms. Be careful! Only flex as far as your body will allow
	To complete the rep, return to the position in step 1

Dive Bomber Pushups

	Start in the regular pushup position with your hands directly under your shoulders. Spread your feet shoulder width apart and, keeping your legs as straight as you can, push your backside into the air and your sternum down towards the ground. Keep your back as straight as you can while leaning back and stretching the hamstrings before beginning the movement.
	Flare your elbows outward and lower your nose toward an imaginary spot between your hands. Note that the feet and hands are still in the same position Also note that the position of the lower back
	Flatten yourself out so that your torso is parallel to the ground. You should be about 6 inches from the ground
	Take a controlled inhale and keep your hips just off the ground "Look up" while straightening your arms. Be careful! Only flex as far as your body will allow
	Flatten yourself out so that your torso is parallel to the ground. Again, you should be about 6 inches from the ground
	To complete the rep, return to the position in step 1

Diamond Pushups

	Place your hands directly under your chest Head is up looking forward, legs are flexed, and your feet are spread to help maintain balance. Keep your head up and your torso rigid
	Keep your head up and your torso rigid Tuck your elbows back towards your hips. At the bottom position, the insides of your biceps should be touching your ribcage and your triceps should be just below parallel Check the placement of your hands to make sure there is no discomfort in the wrists.
	To complete the rep, push away from your chest and rise up to the starting position.

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