Diamond Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Triceps Push-Up
How to: Diamond Push up
- Start in a push-up position, with your hands close together, forming a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
- Push back up to the starting position, squeezing your triceps at the top.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows out to the sides.
- Not lowering enough during the push-up.
- Arching the back instead of keeping a straight line.
Modifications
- Perform the push-up on your knees.
- Use an elevated surface for your hands.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the push-up.
- Engage your core to maintain body alignment.
- Lower yourself slowly to increase difficulty.
Diamond Push up Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
body weight
push-up
intermediate