Diamond Push-Up starting positionDiamond Push-Up end position

Form guide

How to Do Diamond Push-Up

Close-grip push-up that shifts the load to the triceps.

Level
Advanced
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Triceps
Chest

Step by step

  1. 1Form a diamond with your thumbs and index fingers under your chest.
  2. 2Lower your chest toward your hands, elbows close to your sides.
  3. 3Press back up to a straight plank.

Common mistakes

  • Flaring the elbows wide.
  • Hips piking up.

Alternatives