Plank Shoulder Taps Harder

ArmsCoreDifficulty 4/5On hands and knees

How to do it

Widen your feet for stability, then tap each shoulder while keeping your hips square to the floor
The wider you place your feet, the more stable your hips will be
Slightly pull your tailbone in to engage your lower abdominal muscles and avoid tension in your lower back

Your shoulders holding you steady while your lower abs keep your hips square to the floor.

Demonstration and technique cues from the Military Calisthenics app. Difficulty is the app's content rating.

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For women Difficulty 2/5

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For women Difficulty 4/5

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