intermediate style kneeling plank tap shoulder (male)

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

intermediate style kneeling plank tap shoulder (male) demonstration
intermediate style kneeling plank tap shoulder (male) — demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do intermediate style kneeling plank tap shoulder (male)

  1. Start in a kneeling position with your hands on the ground, shoulder-width apart.

  2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on your toes, and lift your body into a plank position.

  3. (intermediate variation) Keeping your core engaged and your hips stable, lift one hand off the ground and tap the opposite shoulder.

  4. Return the hand to the ground and repeat with the other hand.

  5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

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