Diamond push-ups

How to do it

1. Set upFrom a high plank, bring your hands together under your chest so your thumbs and index fingers make a diamond.
2. MoveLower with your elbows brushing your ribs, then press back up. This moves most of the work to the triceps.
3. Watch forHands drifting up toward your face. Keep them under the bottom of your breastbone or your wrists will complain.

Easier or harder

Easier

Knee push-ups: same narrow hands, from your knees.

Harder

Diamond to wide push-ups: alternate narrow and wide reps.

What it works

Muscles

Chest, Core, Triceps

Position

Plank / all fours

Intensity

High effort Hard

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

• Hand-release push-ups
• Diamond to wide push-ups
• Walking push-ups
• Push-up + toe tap
• Push-up + row + reach
• Leg lift push-ups

In these workouts

• Upper-Body HIIT Workout