How to do it
Lock out your elbows fully at the top of every repetition.
- 1
Get into a push-up position with your hands close together under your chest, forming a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers.
- 2
Lower your body down, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- 3
Push back up to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and prevent shoulder strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Placing the diamond too high near the chin
- ✕Sagging the hips toward the floor
- ✕Bouncing the chest off the floor for momentum