Triceps extension · Coached in Recomp

Diamond push-up

The diamond push-up is an intermediate triceps extension exercise for your triceps and chest, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Triceps, Chest
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Diamond push-up, starting position
Start
Diamond push-up, end position
Finish

Setup

Get into a push-up position with your hands together under your chest, thumbs and index fingers making a diamond.

How to do it

  1. Lower your chest to your hands, elbows close to your body.
  2. Push back up.

Coaching cues

  • Body straight.
  • Elbows brush your ribs.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging.
  • Flaring the elbows.

Make it easier or harder

EasierPush-up

Alternatives to the diamond push-up

Bench Dips Body weight Cable triceps pushdown Cable stack Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Dumbbell Overhead dumbbell extension Dumbbells Body-Up Body weight Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press Barbell