Diamond Push-Up
Diamond push-ups place your hands close together in a diamond shape, shifting the emphasis from chest to triceps. EMG studies show they produce higher tricep activation than most isolation exercises.
How to Perform
Place your hands together under your chest, forming a diamond shape with thumbs and index fingers.
Maintain a straight body line from head to heels.
Lower your chest to your hands, keeping elbows close to your body.
Press back up to full extension.
Engage your core throughout to prevent hip sag.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Flaring elbows wide — they should tuck close to your torso.
Sagging hips due to weak core engagement.
Placing hands too high (under face) instead of under chest.
Muscle Activation
Variations
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