Diamond Push Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a push up with your hands positioned close together, forming a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers. It primarily targets the triceps, chest, and shoulders.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Diamond Push Up Instructions
- Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your fingers pointing forward.
- Place your hands in a diamond shape directly under your chest, with your thumbs and index fingers touching to form a diamond.
- Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Push back up to the starting position, keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Diamond Push Up Form & Visual
Diamond Push Up Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including chest, triceps, shoulders, and core
- Increases upper body strength and endurance
- Improves overall body stability and balance
- Variation of traditional push up, adding variety to workout routine
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Diamond Push Up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Triceps
- Shoulders (anterior deltoids)
Diamond Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Wide Diamond Push up
- Decline Diamond Push up
- One-Arm Diamond Push up
- Spiderman Diamond Push up
- Clapping Diamond Push up
