Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Clap Jack.
A jumping jack variation where you clap your hands overhead at the peak of each rep, adding upper-body engagement and coordination to this classic cardio exercise. The overhead clap slightly increases the challenge for the shoulders and provides an audible cue to maintain rhythm.
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The Clap Jack is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.