Clap Push Up: how to do it and muscles worked
The clap push up mainly works your chest, with help from your triceps. You need bodyweight (no equipment).
Muscles worked
How to do the clap push up
- 1
Start in a high plank with hands slightly wider than your shoulders and your core braced. Use a soft surface or mat and have a clear space around you.
- 2
Lower your chest toward the floor, then explode upward so your hands leave the ground and clap quickly. Land with soft, slightly bent elbows.
- 3
Exhale as you explode and inhale as you lower. Reset after each rep and stop if your form or speed drops.
Form tip: Land softly with bent elbows and never lock out on landing; master normal push ups before attempting this.
Common questions
- Which muscles does the clap push up work?
- The clap push up mainly works your chest. It also involves your triceps.
- What equipment do I need for the clap push up?
- You need bodyweight (no equipment).
- How many sets and reps should I do?
- A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
- How do I track the clap push up in SweatByte?
- Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.
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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.