Diamond Push Ups

A close-hand push up where the thumbs and index fingers form a diamond — turning a chest move into a triceps builder.

Arms Bodyweight Strength

Step by step

1. Get into a high plank with your hands directly under your chest, thumbs and index fingers touching.
2. Set your feet about hip-width apart and lock your body into a long line from head to heels.
3. Brace your core and squeeze the glutes so the hips stay in line throughout the rep.
4. Lower your chest toward your hands while keeping the elbows tucked close to your ribs.
5. Pause briefly when the chest is just above your hands, feeling the triceps fully loaded.
6. Press back up to full arm extension by driving through the triceps, then repeat for reps.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Triceps

Secondary muscles

none

Equipment

Bodyweight

Type

Strength

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