Exercise Guide

Clap Push Up

beginnerRecommendedCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Clap Push Up

Pectorals Body Weight

beginner

Category

chest

Body Part

chest

Equipment

body weight

Target

pectorals

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your core engaged.

  3. 3

    Push through your palms explosively to propel your body off the ground.

  4. 4

    While in mid-air, clap your hands together before landing back in the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

TricepsPectoralsShoulders

Movement Data

Role

Push Up

Pattern

push

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

1

Workout Split

push

Classification

General

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