Diamond Push Up vs Hand Release Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions vs 13. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Hand Release Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Hand Release Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions compared to 13 for Hand Release Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up and Hand Release Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Diamond Push Up and Hand Release Push Up Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Hand Release Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | chest, triceps, traps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 13 sessions |
How to Do Diamond Push Up
Diamond Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower until your chest is just about to touch your hands.
- 2. Engage your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as far as you can without straining your elbows.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Diamond Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Diamond Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Hand Release Push Up
Hand Release Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. First, lower your body until your chest touches the floor, getting into a fully prone position.
- 2. In that position, briefly lift both hands off the floor and then place them back down.
- 3. Push the floor with your hands, straighten your arms, and lift your body up to complete the push-up.
- 4. Slowly lower your body again until your chest touches the floor, and repeat the motion of lifting your hands.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Engage your core to prevent your back from bending or sagging.
- 2. Move smoothly and steadily to avoid straining your wrists and shoulders.
- 3. In the beginning, focus on practicing correct posture rather than aiming for a high number of repetitions.
For a full Hand Release Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hand Release Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Diamond Push Up or Hand Release Push Up?
Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions against 13 for Hand Release Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Diamond Push Up and Hand Release Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Hand Release Push Up loads chest, triceps, traps, and front delts.
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Hand Release Push Up need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Hand Release Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Diamond Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Hand Release Push Up once your form holds up.
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