shoulder tap

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

shoulder tap demonstration
shoulder tap — demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do shoulder tap

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.

  2. Engage your core and lift your right hand off the ground, reaching across to tap your left shoulder.

  3. Place your right hand back on the ground and repeat with your left hand tapping your right shoulder.

  4. Continue alternating shoulder taps while keeping your hips and torso stable.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

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