Diamond Push-Up

Danish: Diamantarmstrækning

Movement pattern

Horizontal push

Equipment

Bodyweight

Main muscles

Pectoralis major (clavicular head), Pectoralis major (sternocostal head), Triceps brachii (lateral head), Triceps brachii (long head), Triceps brachii (medial head)

Also works

Deltoid (anterior part)

Stabilisers

External abdominal oblique, Internal abdominal oblique, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Chest, Triceps

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound, push

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Elbow: moderate, Wrist: moderate

Related exercises

Belongs to: Push-Up

Alternatives: Close-Grip Bench Press, Explosive Push-Up

Variation of: Push-Up

Harder version of: Push-Up

Opposing movement: Sternum Pull-Up

Other names

German: Liegestüzten Diamond · Spanish: Flexiones diamante · French: Pompes diamant

Liftosaur: Diamond Push Up, Bodyweight · wger: Diamond push ups

Also called: Diamond Pushup, Triangle Push-Up

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