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Overhead Clap Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Left Hook demonstration

Boxing Left Hook
2
Standing Elbow Clap demonstration

Standing Elbow Clap
3
Around the World Lying on Floor demonstration

Around the World Lying on Floor
4
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch demonstration

Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch
5
Arm Double Crossover demonstration

Arm Double Crossover
6
Elbow Fly and Palm Press demonstration

Elbow Fly and Palm Press
7
Arm Crossover demonstration

Arm Crossover
8
Decline Push-Up Against Wall demonstration

Decline Push-Up Against Wall
9
Diagonal Front Scoop Raise demonstration

Diagonal Front Scoop Raise
10
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
11
Decline Push-Up demonstration

Decline Push-Up
12
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World

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 Overhead Clap trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers

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