Diamond Push-Up
A close-grip push-up with joined hands: one of the most effective bodyweight triceps movements.
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 8-12
- Rest
- 75 s
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
BodyweightSecondary muscles: Chest, Shoulders
Demonstration
Targeted Muscles
How to Perform
- 01In a plank position, join your thumbs and index fingers to form a diamond.
- 02Keeping your elbows close to your body, lower your chest toward your hands.
- 03Press back up, driving through your triceps.
Form Tips
- Do not flare your elbows; keep the load on the triceps.
- If your wrists complain, separate your hands by a few centimeters.