How to do it
Stack your wrists directly under your shoulders at the start.
- 1
Begin in a standard push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower your body to the floor with control.
- 3
Explosively push up from the ground, lifting your hands off the floor.
- 4
Clap your hands together in mid-air.
- 5
Return your hands to the starting position and land softly to complete one rep.
Expert tip
Ensure you maintain a tight core throughout the exercise to prevent lower back sagging, which can lead to injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing with locked elbows after the clap
- ✕Placing hands too wide on the floor
- ✕Letting elbows flare outward during descent