Plank Shoulder Tap

Equipment: Bodyweight

Description

Plank Shoulder Taps are a simple but effective bodyweight exercise that builds core strength and improves shoulder stability. Here’s how to do them with good form:

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  2. Brace your core and keep your hips as still as possible—this is key to getting the most out of the movement.
  3. Lift one hand off the floor and tap the opposite shoulder.
  4. Return your hand to the floor and repeat with the other side.
  5. Continue alternating taps for the desired number of reps, keeping your body steady throughout.

Primary Muscles

  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
  • Rectus Abdominis

Synergistic Muscles

  • Deltoid Anterior
  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Obliques
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Tensor Fasciae Latae