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Exercises / Plank shoulder tap

Plank shoulder tap GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
  • ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
Equipment
No equipment
Loop
One repetition, 4.03 seconds

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Part of the plank pack, all 6 plank variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

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curl https://api.exercisegif.com/v1/exercises/plank-shoulder-tap \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a plank shoulder tap

  1. Start in a high plank position with hands placed directly under your shoulders and feet hip-width apart
  2. Engage your core and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels
  3. Shift your weight slightly to one side and lift the opposite hand to tap the opposite shoulder
  4. Return the hand to the starting position and repeat the movement with the other hand
  5. Continue alternating shoulder taps while keeping your hips as stable as possible
  6. Maintain steady breathing throughout the entire movement

Form tips

  • Keep your hips level and avoid rotating or swaying from side to side during the shoulder taps
  • Maintain a strong plank position with engaged core muscles throughout the entire exercise
  • Place hands directly under shoulders to maintain proper alignment and stability
  • Keep the movement controlled and deliberate rather than rushing through the taps
  • Distribute weight evenly when lifting one hand to prevent excessive stress on the supporting arm

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