Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Diamond Push-up, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
| Also | Pectoralis major, Anterior deltoid |
Setup
The narrow hand position emphasizes the triceps over the chest.
How to do it well
- Form a diamond with the hands under the chest
- Keep the elbows tucked
- Lower and press back up
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag
- Flaring the elbows wide
Free programs with Diamond Push-up
- Bodyweight Full Body (3 day)
- Bodyweight Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Bodyweight Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Fitness Test Prep (3 day)
Similar exercises
- Bench Dip
- Band Pushdown
- Board Press
- Cable Skullcrusher
- Close-grip Bench Press
- Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.