Clapping Push-Up

Also known as a plyo push-up, the clapping push-up is a bodyweight exercise aimed at increasing upper-body power and strength. It targets the muscles of the chest, triceps, and shoulders, and can be trained in low reps for power and strength, or higher reps for conditioning.

Benefits

  1. Strengthens the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core
  2. Targets the powerful fast-twitch muscle fibers
  3. Carries over to increased speed and strength in pressing movements
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Clapping Push-Up Instructions

Clapping Push-Up muscle diagram
  1. Begin in the "up" position of a push-up: arms extended, back and neck in a straight line, and core tight. This will be your starting position.
  2. Descend into the bottom position of the push-up by flexing at the elbows until they reach a 90-degree position.
  3. Push upwards as powerfully as possible through your hands to propel yourself upwards off the ground and into the air.
  4. Bring your hands together to complete a clap while in the air. Return to the starting position and immediately transition into a subsequent repetition.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.