Exercise guide

Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip

Bodyweight Kneeling Diamond Push Ups focus on the triceps while also engaging the chest and shoulders. Performing them on your knees reduces difficulty while still keeping strong muscle engagement. This is a great option for building upper body strength with good control.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
Yes
Triceps muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip

  1. 01

    Kneel on the floor and place your hands together under your chest to form a diamond shape.

  2. 02

    Extend your body forward so your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.

  3. 03

    Brace your core and lower your chest toward your hands.

  4. 04

    Keep your elbows close to your body as you descend.

  5. 05

    Press back up until your arms are fully extended.

  6. 06

    Repeat with controlled movement.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your core tight throughout the set.
  • Lower your body slowly to maintain control.
  • Stop if your shoulders feel strained.
Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip work?

The Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip primarily targets the Triceps. Supporting muscles include Chest, Shoulders, Abs.

Is the Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip a compound or isolation exercise?

The Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip?

The Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip?

The Bodyweight Kneeling Push Up Diamond-Grip is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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