Shoulder Tap Push Up


Pro Tip

If you are unable to raise your hand at the start of the movement, try raising it when your arm is almost completely straight instead. Do this until you're strong enough to perform the movement regularly.


How To

  1. Position yourself on the ground with your legs extended out behind you and hands Shoulder level apart at the level of your upper chest.
  2. Exhale and press yourself up by extending your arms.
  3. As you extend, raise one hand up from the ground and move it towards your opposite shoulder.
  4. Continue until the arm still on the ground is fully extended and your hand taps your shoulder.
  5. Inhale and place your hand back on the ground to lower yourself down, returning to the starting position.
  6. Switch sides.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment