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Clapping Pushup

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Push

Also known as: clapping pushups, clap pushup, clap pushups, explosive pushup

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Reps
/clapping_pushups 10
also valid: /clapping-pushups 10 · /clapping pushups 10
Sets × Reps
/clapping_pushups 3x10
also valid: /clapping-pushups 3x10 · /clapping pushups 3x10 · /log clapping_pushups 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/clapping_pushups 3x10@45
also valid: /clapping-pushups 3x10@45 · /clapping pushups 3x10@45 · /log clapping_pushups 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Clapping Pushup demonstration animation
Demo: Clap Push Up — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 PectoralsTricepsShoulders🛠 Body Weight
  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your core engaged.
  3. Push through your palms explosively to propel your body off the ground.
  4. While in mid-air, clap your hands together before landing back in the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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