Shoulder Tap
Step by step
How to perform
- Keeping your core engaged and your hips as still as possible, lift your right hand and tap your left shoulder.
- Lower your right hand back to the ground, maintaining your plank position.
- Next, lift your left hand and tap your right shoulder, then lower your left hand back to the ground.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your body stable and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Shoulder Tap is a dynamic exercise that strengthens the core, improves balance, and enhances shoulder stability. It's suitable for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to build upper body strength and stability. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help improve overall body control, agility, and may contribute to better performance in various sports and physical activities.
Coaching cues
Form tips
When tapping your shoulder, make sure to do it in a controlled manner. Avoid rushing through the movement as this can lead to improper form and potential injuries. Instead, focus on the quality of each rep.
Keep your feet wider apart to maintain balance and stability. A common mistake is to keep the feet too close together, which can make the exercise more challenging and increase the risk of losing balance.
Engage your core throughout the exercise. This will not only help with balance but also ensure that you're working the right muscles. A common mistake is to forget about the core and focus only on the arm movement.
When tapping your shoulder
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