Diamond Push-Up
A close-grip push-up variation where your hands form a diamond shape. This targets the triceps more intensely than regular push-ups.
Benefits
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps for perfect form
Place hands together under your chest forming a diamond with thumbs and index fingers.
Keep body in a straight line.
Lower chest toward your hands.
Push back up to starting position.
Pro Tips
Common Mistakes
Target Muscles
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Progressions
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Push-Up
The push-up is the foundational pushing movement in calisthenics. It builds strength in your chest, shoulders, and triceps while engaging your core for stability.
Wide Push-Up
A push-up variation with hands placed wider than shoulder-width for greater chest activation and stretch.
Archer Push-Up
A unilateral push-up where one arm does most of the work while the other extends to the side. Great progression toward one-arm push-ups.
Ready to Practice Diamond Push-Up?
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