Shoulder Tap Push Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a push up while alternating tapping each shoulder with the opposite hand. It targets the chest, triceps, and core muscles while also improving stability and coordination.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Shoulder Tap Push Up Instructions
- Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- As you push back up, lift your right hand off the ground and tap your left shoulder.
- Return your right hand to the ground and lower your body back down towards the ground.
- As you push back up, lift your left hand off the ground and tap your right shoulder.
- Return your left hand to the ground and lower your body back down towards the ground.
- Repeat this movement, alternating shoulder taps with each push up.
- Complete 10-12 reps for 3-4 sets.
Shoulder Tap Push Up Form & Visual
Shoulder Tap Push Up Benefits
- Engages multiple muscle groups including chest, shoulders, triceps, and core
- Improves upper body strength and stability
- Increases shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Challenges balance and coordination
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Provides a cardiovascular workout
Shoulder Tap Push Up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles
- Shoulder muscles
- Triceps muscles
- Core muscles
Shoulder Tap Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Spiderman Push up
- Single Leg Push up
- Decline Shoulder Tap Push up
- Clap Push up
- Wide Grip Push up