Clap Push-Up

Body region

• Chest
• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Pectoralis Major
• Triceps

Helps

• Deltoid
• Serratus Anterior

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• Transversus Abdominis
• Gluteus Maximus

Technique

1. Start in a push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulder width and body in a straight line.
2. Lower your chest toward the floor.
3. Push up hard so your hands leave the floor.
4. Clap quickly in the air, then return your hands to the start position.
5. Land with soft elbows and go straight into the next rep.

Cues

• Keep your trunk and glutes tight so the body moves as one piece.
• Push fast but land quietly.

Common mistakes

• Landing on locked elbows.
• Letting the hips sag on the landing.
• Trying it before regular push-ups feel easy.

Alternatives

• Plyometric Push-Up
• Push-Up