A variation of the standard push up, the clapping push up is a plyometric exercise designed to assist in the development of explosive strength. Clapping push ups are not much more difficult to perform than standard push ups, and require only that you know the right technique and steps for progression.

Are clap push ups impressive?

“Plyo pushups, or clapping pushups, are a great ballistic/plyometric exercise to help with your upper body,” says Carlos Davila, fitness instructor at The Fhitting Room. “It puts a focus on upper body strength, shoulder stability and core strength; plus, they look really cool.”

What is the hardest pushup to do?

Arguable the absolute toughest push-up, though, is the Planche Push-Up. Not only does this push-up require tremendous chest strength, but it also requires that you have strong wrists, hands, forearms and shoulders. It's an incredibly difficult variation to perform because you must first master the planche position.