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Plank Shoulder Taps

Stability Strength Core Upper body

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In a high plank, tap your opposite shoulder with one hand without letting your hips wiggle. Alternate sides with control.

Option. Drop to knees for an easier version, or slow the taps down to focus on stability.

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  1. 1

    Start in a high plank with hands under your shoulders and body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Brace your core and keep your hips as still as possible.

  3. 3

    Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder.

  4. 4

    Return the hand to the floor and repeat on the other side.

  5. 5

    Keep your weight even and avoid rocking or shifting.

  6. 6

    Breathe steadily and move with control.

Plank Shoulder Taps

  • Builds anti-rotation core strength and shoulder stability
  • Keeps your plank honest — no hip sway allowed
  • Simple move that fires up your whole midsection

Plank Shoulder Taps

Core Upper body

Move type

Stability Strength

Targets

Abs Shoulders Coordination

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