Muay Thai Push-Ups How To Guide

In this article, we are going to cover the Muay Thai Push-up.

It is a Compound Plyometrics and Calisthenics exercise. It has a difficulty rating of advanced and is also known as the Behind The Back Clap Push-up.

Before you attempt this exercise, you need to be able to perform clap push-ups with ease. Ideally, you should be able to do a double clap push-up.

This exercise is no joke and requires an athlete with a high level of conditioning and strength.

You will still be performing a clap push-up with the Muay Thai version except the clap is going be behind your back.

Make sure you perform the Push-Up explosively. Remember you have to get enough lift from the push-up to complete a clap behind your back and return your hands to the front of you to catch your body for the landing.

If you do not get your hands back in time, there is a high chance you are going to be performing a face plant. So when you are starting out with this exercise, it is best to begin on mats to help soften the blow.

We will cover how to perform the exercise with video, image and written descriptions. The different muscles worked and the benefits of including it into your training routine.

Muay Thai Push-Up How To

Video Demonstration

Image Example

• Written Description

• Step 1: Move down to the floor in a push-up position. Have your arms fully extended with your palms on the ground shoulder width apart.
• Step 2: Lower your body to the ground. As you lower your body, you need to inhale. Exhale as you explosively push yourself up out of the push-up. You need to create enough momentum for your hands to lift off of the ground.
• Step 3: When you are in the air move both of your hands behind your body and clap. You want to perform the clap before you begin dropping towards the ground.
• Step 4: Return your arms to the front of your body with your hands at shoulder width. Place your hand's palms down back onto the floor and drop down into the next push-up.

Congratulations you have now completed one repetition of the Muay Thai Push-up.

Muscles Worked

The Primary muscles that the Muay Thai Push-Up targets are your Chest.

The Secondary muscles used by this exercise are your Triceps, Shoulders and to a lesser extent your abdominals.

Harder Variation

To make the exercise even harder perform two separate claps. Try doing one clap in front of you and one behind your back.

Benefits of Muay Thai Push-Ups

The exercise will focus on training your fast twitch muscle fibers. Your fast twitch muscle fibers are responsible for creating strength and increasing the size of your body,

It is also an excellent way to help you condition your body.

Many martial artist and boxers use this exercise to help them increase their punching speed and power. The goal for these athletes is to take the explosive power they gain and use it for their punching power.

If your planning on joining any martial arts programs plyometric push-ups are a must in your training.

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