Diamond Push-Up

Technique

Form a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers directly beneath your chest. Keep your elbows tucked close to your body as you lower down. This position places maximum emphasis on the triceps. Press back up, fully extending the arms.

Steps

1. Form a diamond with your thumbs and index fingers beneath your chest
2. Hold your body in a straight line from head to heels
3. Lower your chest toward your hands with your elbows tucked
4. Press through your palms to fully extend your arms

Common mistakes

• Placing the diamond too far in front of the chest
• Flaring the elbows away from the torso
• Allowing the hips to sag or rise
• Stopping before reaching a controlled bottom position

Variations

• Kneeling diamond push-up
• Incline diamond push-up
• Decline diamond push-up
• Weighted diamond push-up

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