Clapping Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest
Clapping Push-up focuses on Chest, with Triceps, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Clapping Push-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Begin in a prone plank position with your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
- 2
Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your body straight.
- 3
Explosively push up from the floor, lifting your hands off the ground.
- 4
While airborne, quickly clap your hands together.
- 5
Land softly back into the starting prone plank position with your hands on the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Clapping Push-up primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Triceps, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Clapping Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Clapping Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
