Decline Shoulder Tap
Step by step
How to perform
- Make sure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, and engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Slowly lift your right hand off the floor and tap your left shoulder, while trying to keep your hips and body as still as possible.
- Place your right hand back on the floor and then repeat the movement with your left hand tapping your right shoulder.
- Continue alternating taps on each shoulder for your desired number of repetitions, remembering to keep your body straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Decline Shoulder Tap is a dynamic exercise that enhances overall body strength, with a particular focus on the shoulders, chest, and core muscles. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts at an intermediate or advanced level, this exercise challenges balance, stability, and coordination. One would want to incorporate this into their workout routine to improve upper body strength, enhance body control, and increase endurance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
When performing the shoulder tap, it's important to keep your movements controlled. Rushing through the exercise or using momentum can lead to poor form and potentially cause injury.
One common mistake is to let your hips sway from side to side as you perform the shoulder taps. To avoid this, engage your core throughout the exercise. This not only helps to keep your body stable but also enhances the workout's effectiveness.
Avoid straining your neck by keeping your gaze fixed on the floor just ahead of your hands. This helps maintain a neutral neck position.