High Plank Shoulder Taps
A core and upper-body stability exercise performed in a high plank while alternating hand taps to the opposite shoulder, building anti-rotation strength, balance, and shoulder control.
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Shoulder-Tapping Pushup
Shoulder-Tapping Pushup helps to strengthen your core, glutes, arms, and shoulders. This exercise also helps to reduce lower back pain, improves your posture, and tightens your midsection.
Instructions
- Take a standard push-up position with your arms slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your body should make a straight line from shoulders to ankles.
- Bend your elbows to lower your torso to the floor, pause, then return to the starting position. Then touch one shoulder with the hand on the opposite side.
Tips
- Keep your core tight and your back straight throughout the movement.
- Don't let your body sway to one side or the other while tapping your shoulder.
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the exercise.
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