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Diamond Push-Up

Triceps · Horizontal push

Generic horizontal push demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.

Horizontal pushCompound

A narrow-grip push-up that puts most of the work on the triceps.

Difficulty
Moderate
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

TricepsChestShoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank and place your hands together under your chest so your index fingers and thumbs form a triangle.
  2. Brace your core and keep your body in one straight line.
  3. Lower your chest to your hands, keeping your elbows brushing past your sides.
  4. Press back to straight arms and squeeze the backs of your arms at the top.

Coaching cues

  • Keep your elbows close to your ribs instead of letting them flare wide.
  • Drop to your knees if your hips start to sag.