Exercises / Intermediate
Clap push-ups
- Triceps
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform push-ups on the ground.
Each time you finish a repetition, do it explosively, getting your hands off the ground and being able to clap in the air.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity45
- Technique35
- Cardio40
- Mobility20
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
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Intermediate
Vectes
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La Palma - Explosive Push-ups
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Homemade Push-ups
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40 min · 6 exercises
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Hawaii Drop Supersets
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Upper Chest
83 min · 40 exercises
Intermediate
Explosive Full Body - Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
41 min · 6 exercises
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