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Diamond push-ups, illustrated in 3 steps
Start in a high plank with your hands together under your chest.

Desk exercise

Diamond push-ups

A simple move for your arms, chest and shoulders, done on the floor. About 35 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 35 seconds
Works
arms, chest and shoulders

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How to do diamond push-ups

  1. Set

    Start in a high plank with your hands together under your chest.

  2. 1

    Set your hands together under your chest.

  3. 2

    Lower your chest toward your hands.

  4. 3

    Press the floor away to return.

Take care. Stop if your wrists or shoulders feel uncomfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.