Diamond / close push-ups
- Intermediate
- Bodyweight
Hands together under the chest, elbows tucked
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Triceps
- Secondary:
- Chest
How to do it
- Hands together under your chest forming a triangle with index fingers and thumbs.
- Lower with elbows tucked to your body.
- Push up with the triceps.
Common mistakes
- Flaring elbows out.
- Sagging your hips.
Tips
- If it's too hard, put your knees down.
- Keep your body rigid like a plank.