How to do it
Engage your core to stabilize your spine during each clapping rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Extend your arms behind your back, parallel to the floor.
- 3
Quickly bring your hands together in a clapping motion.
- 4
Return your arms to the extended position without losing tension.
- 5
Repeat the clapping motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the exercise to fully engage the chest muscles and prevent slouching.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the extension phase
- ✕Dropping the hands below shoulder height
- ✕Snapping the head downward during each clap