Plank Shoulder Tap

Plank Shoulder Tap demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a high plank position, with your hands shoulder-width apart and body in a straight line
  • 2Shift your weight onto your left hand and tap your right hand to your left shoulder
  • 3Return your right hand to the floor and repeat with the left hand tapping your right shoulder
  • 4Continue alternating shoulder taps, keeping your hips as still as possible
  • 5Try to do as many repetitions as you can while maintaining good form

Tips:

  • Keep your back flat and avoid any sagging or arching
  • Engage your abdominal and glute muscles throughout the exercise
  • Avoid rotating your body; the aim is to keep your torso as stable as possible
  • Perform the exercise in a controlled manner, focusing more on form than speed

Plank Shoulder Tap Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs