Core · Bodyweight

Plank Shoulder Taps

Plank locked, tap each shoulder, no hip sway.

Plank Shoulder Taps exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Set up in a high plank with hands under shoulders and feet wide.
  2. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
  3. Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder.
  4. Replace it and alternate, keeping your hips still.

The one cue that matters

Refuse to let your hips rock side to side, the stillness is the point.

Muscles worked

The Plank Shoulder Taps isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Plank Shoulder Taps work?

The Plank Shoulder Taps primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Plank Shoulder Taps?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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