How to Do Plank With Shoulder Taps: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

how to perform plank with shoulder taps with proper form

Muscles Worked in the Plank With Shoulder Taps

muscles worked in plank with shoulder taps

Primary muscles worked:

Secondary muscles worked:

How to Do the Plank With Shoulder Taps

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
  2. Lift your right hand off the ground and tap your left shoulder, keeping your body as still as possible.
  3. Place your right hand back on the ground and immediately lift your left hand to tap your right shoulder.
  4. Continue alternating shoulder taps while maintaining the plank position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Commentary

The plank with shoulder taps is a more advanced variant of the standard plank. Lifting one hand challenges your core to resist rotation and improves balance, stability, and overall core control.

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