Diamond Push Up vs Wide Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Wide Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Wide 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 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up and Wide 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 Wide Push Up Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Wide Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | chest, front delts, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 494 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 Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Diamond Push Up or Wide 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 Wide Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Wide Push Up need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Diamond Push Up once your form holds up.
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