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Shoulder Tap Pushup

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Push

Also known as: pushup shoulder tap, pushup with shoulder tap

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Reps
/shoulder_tap_pushup 12
also valid: /shoulder-tap-pushup 12 · /shoulder tap pushup 12
Sets × Reps
/shoulder_tap_pushup 3x10
also valid: /shoulder-tap-pushup 3x10 · /shoulder tap pushup 3x10 · /log shoulder_tap_pushup 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/shoulder_tap_pushup 3x10@45
also valid: /shoulder-tap-pushup 3x10@45 · /shoulder tap pushup 3x10@45 · /log shoulder_tap_pushup 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Shoulder Tap Pushup demonstration animation
Demo: Shoulder Tap Push-Up — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 PectoralsTricepsCore🛠 Body Weight
  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. As you push back up, lift your right hand off the ground and tap your left shoulder.
  4. Return your right hand to the ground and repeat the push-up, this time lifting your left hand and tapping your right shoulder.
  5. Continue alternating shoulder taps with each push-up repetition.
  6. Maintain a stable core and avoid excessive hip rotation throughout the exercise.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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