Diamond Push Up vs Lay Down Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Diamond Push Up and Lay Down Push-up are close in use — 696 vs 656 sessions logged. What separates them is Chest loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Lay Down Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Lay Down 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 656 for Lay Down Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up and Lay Down 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 Lay Down Push-up Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Lay Down Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 656 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 Lay Down Push-up
Lay Down Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight when doing push-up plus.
For a full Lay Down Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lay Down Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Diamond Push Up or Lay Down Push-up?
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 Lay Down Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Lay Down Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Lay Down Push-up need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Lay Down Push-up needs bodyweight only.
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