Shoulder Tap
Description
The shoulder tap holds a high plank position and alternately lifts one hand to tap the opposite shoulder. Each tap shifts your weight to one arm, demanding anti-rotation core strength to keep the hips still.
Equipment Required
Shoulder Tap Instructions
- Get into a high plank position. Hands under shoulders, body straight.
- Set your feet wider than hip-width for stability.
- Lift your right hand and tap your left shoulder.
- Return your right hand to the floor.
- Lift your left hand and tap your right shoulder.
- Continue alternating. Minimize hip rocking.
- Brace your core hard to prevent rotation.
- Aim for 10 to 15 taps per side.
Shoulder Tap Form & Visual
Shoulder Tap Benefits
- Builds anti-rotation core strength
- Develops shoulder stability
- No equipment needed
- Engaging plank variation
- Beginner-friendly
- Builds body control
Shoulder Tap Muscles Worked
- Core (anti-rotation)
- Anterior deltoid (support arm)
- Obliques
- Pectoralis major (support arm)
Shoulder Tap Variations & Alternatives
- Standard Plank
- Plank Arm Lifts
- Hip Tap Plank
- Commando Plank
- Plank Reach
