Exercises / Advanced
One arm push-ups with chest clap
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Advanced
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
In one-arm push-up position.
Bend your elbows until you reach at least 90 degrees.
Explode up, clapping your chest with the palm of your hand.
Return to one-arm push-up position to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength85
- Explosivity70
- Technique55
- Cardio40
- Mobility40
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