What muscles does Diamond Push-Up work?

Diamond Push-Up primarily targets the Triceps, Chest, with secondary involvement from the Front Delt, Core. It is a compound horizontal push movement.

What is the best rep range for Diamond Push-Up?

The typical effective rep range for Diamond Push-Up is 8 to 20 reps per set using Bodyweight.

What are the most common mistakes on Diamond Push-Up?

Common form errors on Diamond Push-Up include: Flaring elbows out sideways; Letting hips sag. Focus on: Form triangle with thumbs and index fingers under chest; Keep elbows tucked tight toward ribs; Lock out triceps at the top.

All Exercises

Horizontal Push · Compound

Diamond Push-Up

Targets Triceps, Chest with an optimal working range of 8–20 reps.

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Primary Muscles

Triceps, Chest

Secondary: Front Delt, Core

Typical Rep Range

8–20 reps

Arm Dominant

Equipment Tier

Bodyweight Only

Bodyweight

Movement Profile

Intermediate · Bilateral

Plane: Sagittal

Coaching Cues & Execution

Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Diamond Push-Up:

1 Form triangle with thumbs and index fingers under chest
2 Keep elbows tucked tight toward ribs
3 Lock out triceps at the top

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:

✕ Flaring elbows out sideways
✕ Letting hips sag

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Coaching Cues & Execution

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