Clap Push Up


Pro Tip

If you cannot leave the ground by pushing as hard as you can, you are not strong enough to perform this movement yet.


How To

  1. Position yourself on the ground with legs fully extended and hands shoulder-width apart at the level of your chest.
  2. Exhale and forcefully press yourself up by extending your arms.
  3. Continue pressing as hard as you can so that you leave the ground.
  4. Upon leaving the ground, inhale and clap your hands together before quickly returning them to the push up position. Keep your head shrugged back to protect your face in case you can't catch yourself in time.
  5. Catch yourself with your hands and lower yourself down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment