Diamond push-up
Also called Close-grip push-up, Triangle push-up
The diamond push-up is a push-up with your hands close together under your chest, thumbs and index fingers touching. The close grip puts more work on your triceps. It trains your triceps and chest, with help from your shoulders and abs. Start it when the Push-up feels solid. Keep your elbows close to your body. If it strains your wrists, place your hands a little wider. When it feels easy, try the Archer push-up.
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How to do it
- Place your hands under your chest, thumbs and index fingers touching.
- Step your feet back into one straight line.
- Lower your chest toward your hands, elbows close to your body.
- Push the floor away until your arms are fully straight again.
Form tips
- Thumbs and index fingers touch, hands under your chest.
- Keep your elbows close, lower your chest to your hands.
- Press up and fully straighten your arms at the top.
Common mistake
- Flaring your elbows out instead of keeping them by your sides.