Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Diamond Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions vs 272. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Shoulder Tab Push Up and Diamond Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Diamond 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 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Tab Push Up and Diamond 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up and Diamond Push Up Differ
| What differs | Shoulder Tab Push Up | Diamond Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest and triceps |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 272 sessions | 696 sessions |
How to Do Shoulder Tab Push Up
Shoulder Tab Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Shoulder Tab Push Up exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Shoulder Tab Push Up or Diamond Push Up?
Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions against 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Diamond Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Shoulder Tab Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps.
What equipment do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Diamond Push Up need?
Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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