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Shoulder Tap Push-up
Muscles involved
The shoulder tap push-up adds a tap after each rep. It builds chest strength and anti-rotation core control.
How to do it
- Position yourself in a push-up position with your body straight.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are aligned with them.
- Extend your elbows to return to the starting position.
- Touch your right shoulder with your left hand and vice versa alternately.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your body in a high plank position during the shoulder taps. - Touch your shoulder controllably, without swaying your hips. - Perform the tap only when stable in the push-up position.
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IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Shoulder Tap Push-up: which muscles does it work?
Shoulder Tap Push-up mainly works: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Triceps brachii.
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