Diamond Push-Up

Set-up

• Place your hands on the floor under your chest, thumbs and index fingers touching to make a diamond shape.
• Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.

How to do it

1. Lower your chest towards your hands by bending your elbows.
2. Stop just above your hands.
3. Push back up until your arms are straight.

Coaching cues

• Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower.
• Brace your stomach and squeeze your glutes so your hips stay level.

Common mistakes

• Flaring the elbows out wide.
• Letting the hips sag towards the floor.

Safety

• If they’re too hard, do them with your knees down or your hands on a bench.