Derek U I did this at work but I wasn't happy with my form. I'll try again tomorrow :(
Does exactly what says on the tin! Clap press ups are a press up variation that focuses on rapid contraction and explosive energy and power in order to force your body to temporarily leave the ground. Push yourself high enough off the ground that you are able to clap hands and land again in time for the next rep.
An excellent exercise for strength and power in your upper body.
Do 20 clap press-ups in one go Challenge rules
- Keep your back straight
- Nice loud clap
- Nose must touch the floor
- No resting between reps
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“this was one of the first things i did either just before i joined or when someone showed me Tribesports back on the 5th October 2012 - haha i did 5 to see if i could do them then i messed up the vid then started again - still i managed it just about”
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Darragh F logged 20 push ups on 16 Jan
The clap make push-up extra tough o.O
Kevin R logged 20 clap push ups on 7 Jan
Malachi P logged 20 push ups on 16 Oct 2012
20 Clap Push-ups - 00:22.0 seconds
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Zedekai Z OMFGGGGGGGGG THEM CLAP PUSH UPS GETS THE HEART PUMPIN BOYYY!!! MY ARMS ARE TIGHT, MY SHOULDERS, CHEST & BACK, LOVEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT. #PROGRESS BBY. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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Paul B 5 Sep 12 - Challenge Completed, moving onto the next level :)
Ramon F logged 20 clap push ups on 13 Aug 2012
Keegan K I did not realize these were so hard! Got 2 sets of 10 done today to build up, hopefully next time I can get the full 20 in one go.
Keep up with the practicing, and before you know it, you'll have it all in one go!! Good luck! :-)
Evgeny L Hmmm, 10-15 I can do, let's see if I can 20...
Rémy L Failed today at 16... My Shoulders were too weak to take more
Ian C Got carpet burn on my pinky! lol.
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Lisa M @shantanoo - i've managed 20 girly ones (knees were 3/4's of the way back). The last 5 were really tough - will keep practicing these and your tip for the slow/explosive regular press-ups - hopefully i'll get there soon. Thank you, great advice :) Think I might/you should set a challenge for the girly clap press-ups - it might help others!
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good to hear those workouts are working for you. however dont do the slow/explosive push-up more than 2 days a week. and what an intriguing idea regarding girly clap push-up.. as a stepping stone to lead up to the regular one.. I'll create it ASAP. :-)
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Do 20 "Girly Clap Push-ups" in One Go
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Lisa M Forgot about this one! Right ok, this will take a while I can't even do 1 without falling on my face!
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Stephen M Mmmm 12. Must try harder.
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Cara M Not there yet.
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It's been a long hard slog. I was given the all clear to exercise again in May 2009 and If I try to do 1km an hour on the treadmill now it feels achingly slow, whereas back then it just ached :~) That's why I keep a log so I can track my progress. I think this site is going to be my best tool. I have so many things to work towards and will start pushing myself more and more as I get stronger
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Good luck to you Sarah! You are an inspiration to me.
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Nick B Do I get the job @marthafox and @zoobenny.?
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Crikey you're ugly but, I'd say on the face of it (pun intended) you got this one! Although considering your new interest in all things s&m, the ringmasters whip might be more your bag??
Nick B Completed this last night thanks to the excessive pressure exerted by the Welsh State Circus double act of @marthafox and @zoobenny. Managed 17 on the first attempt, 13 on the second attempt and finally at a little past 21:00 hours we had result.
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You are bloody hilarious - and we need a clown........
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Jacqueline S You waiting and watching......are ya???
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Nick B Managed a solid 15 of these after bouldering @marthafox but it was starting to get a bit flappy - the form police were watching so retired gracefully to live another day. I will complete by next weekend ;)
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15 eh! That's good going Nick.but not one to be beaten, I intend to nail these before I go on holiday on Friday - so consider yourself challenged!
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Fighting talk :) - challenge excepted :0)
*Note to self* rest day cancelled today in favour of beating Nick at this challenge.
Phil B created the guide How to train for clap push-ups
Performing clap push-ups is an effective way to work and develop the muscles in our arms and chest. The ‘clap’ push-up is an explosive exercise and slightly different to a normal push-up, as it involves clapping your hands between repetitions as y...
David B 10 and counting.
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Leonard B Took a day longer than promised, but did an extra five to compensate. :)
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well done leonard!
Yey!
Leonard B 18 and not one more... :-/
Give me another two days and the job is done. :)
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Good man ... keep at it !
Well done Kris :-)
David B Got 10 yesterday, but I had just finished doing the 30 fist push ups.
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Welcome Sistrin!! :)
Alex R Fridays Challenge, last few were pretty scary... face rushing towards floor with tired arms!
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Ha - top completion - nice one!
16 more days to go to make it 1 month :-)
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Andy B Just did 12 and felt I could have done more but did a rubbish clap on the last one. I'll have another go tomorrow.
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I bet you could you just need to focus! 12 is a good number
I've not given this a go yet but I reckon I'll be much less than 12 so well done!
Steve R Oh dear - 2 on my first attempt!
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I doubt I could even do one without landing on my face!!!
George H I'll give this one a crack in the gym for tomorrow's sesh!
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Julien T failed at 17, will try tomorrow again !
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nice challenge, will be giving that a go tomorrow night!
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Wow you're so close though!
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