How to Do Calf Raise Clap

Calf Raise Clap is a calves exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Calf Raise Clap

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
  2. 02Perform a rapid calf raise and immediately jump vertically off the balls of the feet.
  3. 03Clap your hands together above your head while in mid-air.
  4. 04Land softly on the mid-foot and immediately transition into the next repetition.
  5. 05Maintain stiff ankles upon landing to maximize the elastic rebound.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Calf Raise Clap

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the ankles vertical throughout the jump to ensure the calves and Achilles tendons handle the plyometric load.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Calf Raise Clap questions

What muscles does Calf Raise Clap work?

Calf Raise Clap is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Calf Raise Clap correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides. Perform a rapid calf raise and immediately jump vertically off the balls of the feet. Clap your hands together above your head while in mid-air. Land softly on the mid-foot and immediately transition into the next repetition. Maintain stiff ankles upon landing to maximize the elastic rebound.

What is the A90 coach tip for Calf Raise Clap?

Keep the ankles vertical throughout the jump to ensure the calves and Achilles tendons handle the plyometric load.

Is Calf Raise Clap suitable for beginners?

Calf Raise Clap is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Calf Raise Clap?

No. Calf Raise Clap is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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