Overhead Clap
A simple, effective warm-up! Improve shoulder mobility with Overhead Claps. Do it anywhere!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
2. Keeping your arms straight, raise them out to the sides and continue lifting them until they are above your head. Your palms should be facing forward just before your hands meet.
3. Clap your hands together gently above your head.
4. Reverse the motion by lowering your arms again to your sides in a controlled manner.
5. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring that you maintain a steady pace and are not using momentum to swing your arms up and down.
Note: Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to provide stability, and ensure that the movement comes from your shoulder joints, not by bending the elbows or wrists. The Overhead Clap exercise can help to warm up the shoulder girdle and increase mobility, especially as part of a dynamic stretching routine or a warm-up before engaging in more rigorous physical activity.
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