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Exercises / Shoulder tap

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
  • ChestMusculus pectoralis major
Equipment
No equipment
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 1.5 seconds

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From the API

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

Returns the exercise with GIF, WebP and MP4 links for both figures. Docs

How to do a shoulder tap

  1. Start in a high plank position with hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart for stability
  2. Engage your core muscles and maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement
  3. Lift your right hand and gently tap your left shoulder, keeping your hips square and minimizing rotation
  4. Return your right hand to the starting position with control
  5. Repeat the movement with your left hand tapping your right shoulder
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or time duration

Form tips

  • Keep your hips level and avoid rotating your torso or letting your hips sag during the movement
  • Maintain steady breathing and avoid holding your breath while performing the exercise
  • Start with slower, controlled movements before progressing to faster tempos
  • Widen your foot stance if you need additional stability while learning the movement

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