1 / 6Diamond Push-up
A push-up with your hands close together under your chest. It shifts the work to the triceps and inner chest.
TricepsChest
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Chest
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Start in a high plank and make a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers.
- 2Keep your hands under your chest and your body straight.
- 3Lower your chest to your hands.
- 4Push back up, squeezing your triceps.
Common mistakes
- Flaring the elbows wide
- Letting the hips sag
- Placing the hands up by the face instead of under the chest
Tips
- Keep elbows close to your body
- Lower your chest to your hands
- Do it from the knees until full reps feel strong
Questions
Why is it harder than a normal push-up?
The triceps take more of the load and the narrow base needs more control.
Does it hurt the wrists?
It can. Turn the hands slightly outward or move them a little wider if your wrists complain.
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