Tutorial: Banded diamond push-up

Banded diamond push-up

Target: Triceps, biceps, shoulders, chest

Form tips:

• Form a diamond shape with your hands on the mat, directly beneath your chest.
• Don't let your elbows flare out. Keep them tucked in at 45 degrees.
• Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you drop down, then push away from the floor to rise up.
• The lower half of your body should remain in a plank position throughout, with glutes and core engaged.
• If you're struggling to complete the reps, do the push-ups on your knees or remove the band.

Modification – Band-resisted push-up:

• Placing your hands in the standard-push up position allows you to recruit more of your chest muscles to complete the move.