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Clap Jack Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Step Jack Punch demonstration

Side Step Jack Punch
2
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
3
Push-Up to Side Plank demonstration

Push-Up to Side Plank
4
Rotate Push-Up demonstration

Rotate Push-Up
5
Push-Up Jack demonstration

Push-Up Jack
6
Spider Crawl Push-Up demonstration

Spider Crawl Push-Up
7
Punching Jack demonstration

Punching Jack
8
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
9
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
10
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
11
Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row demonstration

Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row
12
Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Reverse Push-Up

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Clap Jack trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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