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Standing Elbow Clap Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Left Hook demonstration

Boxing Left Hook
2
Overhead Clap demonstration

Overhead Clap
3
Arm Double Crossover demonstration

Arm Double Crossover
4
Around the World Lying on Floor demonstration

Around the World Lying on Floor
5
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch demonstration

Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch
6
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
7
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World
8
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch Bent Knee demonstration

Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch Bent Knee
9
Double Pulse Elbow Fly demonstration

Double Pulse Elbow Fly
10
Decline Push-Up demonstration

Decline Push-Up
11
Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch demonstration

Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch
12
Arm Crossover Chest Out demonstration

Arm Crossover Chest Out

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 Standing Elbow Clap trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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