Diamond push-up

A close-hand push-up with your hands forming a diamond under your chest, putting extra emphasis on the triceps.

How to do it

1. 01Start in a high plank and bring your hands together under your chest so your thumbs and index fingers form a diamond.
2. 02Brace your abs and glutes to keep a straight line from head to heels; set your feet a little wider for balance if needed.
3. 03Lower under control until your chest nearly touches your hands, elbows tracking back close to your ribs.
4. 04Press up through your triceps to straight arms.

Common mistakes

• Elbows flaring out — keep them close to your sides, pointing back.
• Hands too far forward near the face — place them under your chest at sternum level.
• Hips sagging or piking — brace your abs and glutes to stay straight.

In the Push progression

1. 1Wall push-up
2. 2Knee push-up
3. 3Push-up
4. 4Diamond push-up
5. 5Archer push-up
6. 6Pseudo planche push-up