Diamond Push Up vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Diamond Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups are close in use — 879 vs 696 sessions logged. What separates them is Chest loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions compared to 696 for Diamond Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups 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 Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 879 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 Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Get into a push-up position on your knees.
- 2. After performing a push-up, touch the opposite shoulder with one hand.
- 3. Repeat with the opposite hand.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Diamond Push Up or Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Diamond Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups needs bodyweight only.
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