Diamond Push-up
Diamond Push-up is a bodyweight push exercise for the triceps, and it also works the shoulders and core. If you cannot do it, Close-Grip Push-up or Archer Push-up are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Triceps · main
Shoulders
Core
How to do it
- Set your hands under your chest with your thumbs and index fingers touching in a diamond.
- Form a straight line from head to heels and brace your abs.
- Lower your chest to your hands with your elbows tucked close to your body.
- Push back up until your arms are straight.
Watch out: Flaring your elbows out, or letting your hips sag.
Alternatives
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