Plank Shoulder TapExercise demonstration

For men

Plank Shoulder Tap

ArmsCoreDifficulty 4/5On hands and knees

How to do it

  1. Hold a high plank with your feet wide enough for stability.
  2. Tap one hand to the opposite shoulder, return it, and alternate sides while keeping your hips still.

What to feel

Your shoulders holding you steady while your core works hard to stop your hips from swaying.

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