Diamond push-up
A close-hand push-up with your fingers forming a diamond under your chest that puts extra work on your triceps.
AdvancedNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 8 reps
How to do it
- Start in a high plank and bring your hands together under your chest.
- Touch your thumbs and index fingers to make a diamond shape.
- Bend your elbows back along your ribs to lower your chest toward your hands.
- Press back up to straight arms, keeping your body in one line.
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Drop to your knees to make it easier.
Muscles worked
TricepsChestShouldersAbs
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