Beginner

SHOULDER TAP PUSH-UP

Chest
Body Part
Pectorals
Target Muscle
Body weight
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Pectorals
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Step:2 Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
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Step:3 As you push back up, lift your right hand off the ground and tap your left shoulder.
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Step:4 Return your right hand to the ground and repeat the push-up, this time lifting your left hand and tapping your right shoulder.
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Step:5 Continue alternating shoulder taps with each push-up repetition.
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Step:6 Maintain a stable core and avoid excessive hip rotation throughout the exercise.
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Step:7 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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