How to do a clap push up

Setup:

1. Standard Push-up Position: Begin in a standard push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, body in a straight line from head to heels.

The Lift:

1. Explosive Push: Lower yourself down as you would in a standard push-up, then powerfully press with enough force to launch yourself up.
2. Clap: At the top of the movement, quickly release your hands from the floor and clap them together in front of your chest.
3. Catch and Control: Immediately place your hands back on the floor and absorb the impact by slowly lowering into the next rep.

Tips:

• Practice without the clap: Focus on the powerful upward push before introducing the clap.
• Slightly wider hand placement: Provides a more stable base for launching yourself upwards.
• Core engagement: Maintain a tight core throughout the movement for stability and power.

Variations:

• Knee clap push-up: Easier variation, performed from your knees rather than a full plank.