Clap Push-up
These notes combine advice from 5 reviewed passages across 4 workouts.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The clap push-up is an explosive push-up skill. Use enough force for the arm’s separation from the floor to be clearly visible, and use an easier lower clap variation when learning the mechanics of the full movement. [2] [4] [5]
Learning progression
Section titled “Learning progression”During set-based practice, rise slightly higher in one set, then practice adding the clap in a later set. This keeps the extra height and the clap tied to their assigned stages of practice. [3]
Under-knee variation
Section titled “Under-knee variation”For the under-knee clap push-up, keep the body straight. Extend the foot and clap beneath the body as one brief explosive action rather than allowing the position to linger. [2]
Programming and safety
Section titled “Programming and safety”Under the stated workout counting convention, a jump-and-clap push-up counts as two push-ups only when the arm visibly leaves the ground. [5]
Sources
Section titled “Sources”1. 2024-10-08, 3819.9-3838.5s
Workout: workout:2024-10-08
Passage: passage:2024-10-08:001209-001211
2. 2025-02-11, 1771.6-1815.7s
Workout: workout:2025-02-11
Passage: passage:2025-02-11:000595-000605
3. 2025-03-31, 2900.4-2909.8s
Workout: workout:2025-03-31
Passage: passage:2025-03-31:000890-000892
4. 2025-03-31, 2910.2-2920.9s
Workout: workout:2025-03-31
Passage: passage:2025-03-31:000893-000896
5. 2025-06-29, 2465.3-2477.4s
Workout: workout:2025-06-29
Passage: passage:2025-06-29:000737-000741