Demo & instructions
Diamond Push-Up
Also known as: Triangle Push-Up, Narrow Push-Up
Instructions
A push-up with your hands close together under your chest, thumbs and index fingers forming a diamond. The narrow base makes your triceps do most of the pushing, with no equipment needed.
- Movement
- Elbow extension
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 4–25 reps
Setup
- 1Kneel and place your hands on the floor under your chest, thumbs and index fingers touching or nearly touching.
- 2Step your feet back until your body is one straight line from head to heels.
- 3Set your feet a little wider than usual if you need more balance, and tighten your midsection.
Execution
- 1Bend your elbows and lower your chest toward your hands, keeping your elbows close to your ribs.
- 2
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
