Standing Overhead Clap
A simple, yet effective, exercise to improve mobility and coordination. Clap your way to better fitness!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Positioning:
1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged.
3. Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, with palms facing forward.
Movement Instructions:
1. From the starting position, lift both arms up overhead while bringing your palms together. Your arms should create a straight line above your head.
2. Ensure that your shoulders remain relaxed and down as you lift your arms.
3. As you bring your arms back down, clap your hands together at shoulder height.
4. Quickly raise your arms back out to the sides and repeat the clap.
5. Continue this motion for the desired number of repetitions, focusing on maintaining good posture throughout.
Tips:
- Move in a controlled manner, and avoid shrugging your shoulders.
- Breathe steadily; exhale when you bring your arms overhead, and inhale as you bring them back down.
- Start with a slower pace and increase speed as you become more comfortable with the movement.