A bodyweight exercise performed in a high plank, where the hands alternately tap the opposite shoulder. It targets the core, shoulders, and glutes for dynamic stability and anti-rotation strength.
Body Weight
3/5 • Intermediate
Abs
Quads, Triceps, Chest
8
No
No
No
Small
Low
Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis
Anterior Delts, Medial Delts
Glute Max, Glute Medius
Rectus Femoris
8-20 reps
30-90 seconds • Rest shorter for conditioning sets, longer for stability focus.
Start in a high plank position with hands directly under the shoulders and feet roughly shoulder-width apart. Maintain a straight line from head to heels, bracing the core and glutes tightly.
Inhale to prepare and maintain quick, shallow breathing while bracing your core throughout the movement.
1-0-1
The movement is the brief tap of the opposite shoulder; the goal is to minimize body rotation and maintain spinal alignment.
Not applicable; this is a bodyweight core stability exercise.
Shoulder Taps, Plank Shoulder Taps, High Plank Shoulder Taps, Plank With Shoulder Tap
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