Diamond Push-Up

Overview

A bodyweight tricep exercise with hands placed in a diamond shape beneath the chest. Highly demanding on all three tricep heads and requires no equipment.

Muscles Trained

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Get into a push-up position with hands close together, thumbs and index fingers forming a diamond.

2. 2

   Lower your chest toward your hands, keeping elbows close to the body.

3. 3

   Press back up to full arm extension.

4. 4

   Keep the core rigid throughout.

Benefits

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  No equipment needed

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  Very high tricep activation

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  Builds body control and chest stability

Form Tips

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  Can be done on knees if too difficult initially

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  Add a weighted vest for progressive overload