Overhead Clap
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The overhead clap is a rhythmic exercise primarily targeting the shoulders and upper chest. It helps improve shoulder mobility and cardiovascular fitness while engaging the core. This exercise can be a part of warm-up routines or used to increase heart rate during workouts.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Raise both arms overhead, bringing your palms together in a clapping motion.
- Return to the starting position with controlled movement.
- Repeat the motion rhythmically, maintaining a steady pace.
- Inhale as you raise your arms and exhale as you lower them.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers
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