Exercises / Intermediate
Back clap push-ups
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
- Upper Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform an explosive push-up.
Lift your body off the ground so that you can clap behind your back.
Try not to help yourself by lifting your hips.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
Upper Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength80
- Explosivity80
- Technique50
- Cardio45
- Mobility40
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Chest and triceps builder
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Lower Chest
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
La Palma - Explosive Push-ups
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Lower Chest
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Explosive Full Body - Advanced
Biceps ∙ Triceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
46 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Drop Set Chest and Triceps Advanced
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Lumbar ∙ Upper Chest
5 min · 5 exercises
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