Chest Tap Push-up
Description
This exercise involves tapping your chest with one hand, then performing a push-up, and repeating the process with the other hand. It targets the chest, triceps, and core muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Chest Tap Push-up Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Lower your chest towards the ground, tapping your left hand to your right shoulder.
- Push back up to the plank position.
- Lower your chest towards the ground again, this time tapping your right hand to your left shoulder.
- Push back up to the plank position.
- Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the ground for a push-up.
- Push back up to the plank position.
- Repeat steps 2-7 for the desired number of repetitions.
Chest Tap Push-up Form & Visual
Chest Tap Push-up Benefits
- Improves agility and coordination
- Increases speed and quickness
- Enhances footwork and balance
- Develops reaction time and decision-making skills
- Provides cardiovascular and muscular endurance training
- Can be modified for different skill levels and sports
Chest Tap Push-up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles
- Triceps
- Shoulders
- Core muscles
Chest Tap Push-up Variations & Alternatives
- chest-tap-push-up with knee tuck
- chest-tap-push-up with clap
- chest-tap-push-up with shoulder tap
- chest-tap-push-up with single-leg raise
- chest-tap-push-up with spider crawl