How to perform Bodyweight Diamond Push Up with proper form

Starting Position

  1. Hands: Place your hands together under your chest so your thumbs and index fingers form a diamond shape.
  2. Feet: Keep your feet together or slightly apart, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Body: Engage your core and keep your body straight.

Movement

  1. Lowering Phase:

    • Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward your hands.
    • Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides, not flaring out.
    • Lower until your chest nearly touches your hands.
  2. Raising Phase:

    • Press through your palms to push your body back up to the starting position.
    • Drive through your triceps and keep your core tight throughout.

Key Points

  • Keep your elbows tucked close to your body to maximize tricep involvement.
  • Avoid sagging your hips or piking your buttocks up.
  • If full diamond push-ups are too hard, start from your knees.