Clap Push-Up: how to do it and form tips

An explosive plyometric push-up where you push hard enough to clap hands mid-air. Develops upper-body power and fast-twitch chest muscle activation.

Form tips

1. Push explosively from the floor — far more force than a standard push-up.
2. Land softly with slightly bent elbows, immediately lowering into the next rep.
3. Start by just getting your hands off the floor before adding the clap.

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