Diamond Push-Up
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The diamond push-up is an advanced bodyweight exercise targeting the chest and triceps. It involves placing the hands close together in a diamond shape, emphasizing the inner chest and triceps development. This exercise also engages the core for stability, making it an effective compound movement.
How to do it
- Start in a push-up position with your hands together under your chest, forming a diamond shape with your fingers.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core and glutes.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
- Pause briefly at the bottom, then push back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis Serratus Anterior
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