How to Do Overhand Clap

Overhand Clap is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Overhand Clap

  1. 01Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart and core engaged.
  2. 02Extend both arms out to the sides at shoulder height with palms facing down.
  3. 03Raise your arms simultaneously toward the ceiling in a controlled arc.
  4. 04Lightly tap the backs of your hands together above your head.
  5. 05Lower your arms back to the starting horizontal position and repeat for volume.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Overhand Clap

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Focus on moving from the scapula rather than just swinging the arms to ensure maximum delt activation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Overhand Clap questions

What muscles does Overhand Clap work?

Overhand Clap is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Overhand Clap correctly?

Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart and core engaged. Extend both arms out to the sides at shoulder height with palms facing down. Raise your arms simultaneously toward the ceiling in a controlled arc. Lightly tap the backs of your hands together above your head. Lower your arms back to the starting horizontal position and repeat for volume.

What is the A90 coach tip for Overhand Clap?

Focus on moving from the scapula rather than just swinging the arms to ensure maximum delt activation.

Is Overhand Clap suitable for beginners?

Overhand Clap is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Overhand Clap?

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

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