1 / 6Clap Push-up
An explosive push-up where you push hard enough to leave the floor and clap before landing. It builds speed and power in the chest and arms.
ChestTricepsShoulders
- Level
- Advanced
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 4–8
- Rest
- 90 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2Lower your chest toward the floor.
- 3Push up hard enough for your hands to leave the floor and clap.
- 4Land softly with bent elbows and go straight into the next rep.
Common mistakes
- Landing on locked, straight elbows
- Letting the hips sag on the landing
- Doing them when tired, when form breaks down
Tips
- Master fast regular push-ups first
- Land with soft, bent elbows and go straight into the next rep
- Do few reps, 3 to 6, with full rest between sets
Questions
Who should do clap push-ups?
People who can already do 20 good push-ups and want more power, such as for sports.
Are they risky for the wrists?
They can be if you land stiffly. Land softly, and do them on a mat at first.
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