Shoulder Tap Push-up
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muscles: | Triceps![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Lower Back![]() ![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat, Seat, Exercise Ball, Backpack |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (17) |



General And Specifics
- here the core has work really hard, when you touch the shoulder, that makes the exercise special
- the core stabilizes the positions and is strengthened effectively
Starting Position
- knee on the ground or a fitness mat
- stretch out the legs backwards, your body is in the push-up position now
- keep the back straight
- the arms are almost fully stretched and support your body
- the feet are on their balls
- the more distance they have, the easier the exercise
Correct Execution
- brace the core
- slowly bend both arms, until you almost touch the ground with your upper body
- stretch the arms again, but not completely
- now touch one shoulder with the opposite hand
- hold up the hip, the back straight and the body in a line
- put the hand to the ground again and go over to the next push-up rep
- then touch the same or the opposite shoulder
- do several ones
tips for the workout
- ease up the exercise, by doing it on your knees
- to impede it, use a filled backpack and put it on your back or raise the position of your feet, for example with a chair or a exercise ball