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Clapping Push Up

Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with bodyweight.

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Clapping Push Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestTricepsShoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 6

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Begin in a rigid push-up plank with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width and fingers spread.
  2. 02Lower your chest under control while keeping your elbows on a comfortable diagonal and your body in one line.
  3. 03Drive forcefully through the floor so both hands leave the ground.
  4. 04Clap once quickly, then replace your hands in their original position before your body descends.
  5. 05Absorb the landing with soft elbows, maintain trunk tension, and reset before the next explosive repetition.

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