Chest · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Clap Push Up
The clap push up is a plyometric bodyweight exercise that targets the pectorals, triceps, and shoulders. It involves an explosive push off the ground, clapping the hands in mid-air, and landing back in the push-up position. This movement requires significant upper body strength, power, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Chest
How to do Clap Push Up, step by step
- Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your core engaged.
- Push through your palms explosively to propel your body off the ground.
- While in mid-air, clap your hands together before landing back in the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Track Clap Push Up in SPLYT
Clap Push Up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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