Diamond push-up progression

From easiest to hardest. Move to the next step when you can do the current one with good form.

1. Incline Push-up Close-Grip · Beginner · reps
   Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
2. Diamond push-up · Intermediate · reps
   A push-up with the hands together under the chest, thumbs and index fingers touching to form a diamond. The elbows stay close to the body and point back as the chest lowers to the hands, so the triceps do most of the wor