Exercise

Clap Push-Up

Also known as: clap push up, clapping push up, plyo clap pushup, explosive push up

Clap Push-Up is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: triceps lateral head and anterior deltoid. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryPlyometrics

Muscles worked

Primary

Middle chest

Secondary

Triceps lateral head Anterior deltoid

How to do it

Start in a standard push-up position with hands under your shoulders.
Lower your chest to the floor, then explosively press up so your hands leave the ground.
Clap once in the air and land softly on slightly bent elbows.
Absorb the landing into the next repetition without pausing.