Diamond Push-Ups | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Triceps

Quick Cues

1

Hands in a diamond shape

2

Elbows close to body

3

Lower chest to hands

4

Press to lockout

Equipment Needed

Bodyweight

Place your hands close together under your chest, forming a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers.
Extend your legs back into a plank position.
Lower your chest toward your hands, keeping your elbows tucked close to your body.
Press back up to full arm extension.
Keep your core braced and body in a straight line throughout.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Letting the hips sag toward the ground

Placing hands too narrow or flaring elbows

Not lowering the chest close enough to the hands

Pro Tips

Place your hands in a diamond shape under your chest

Keep your elbows close to your body for maximum tricep activation

This is one of the best bodyweight tricep exercises

Your Progress

Variations

Close-Grip Push-Up

Tricep Dips

Standard Push-Up