Movement overview

The Shoulder Tap is a bodyweight exercise that targets the core, shoulders, and stabilizing muscles. It involves alternating taps on the opposite shoulder while maintaining a plank position, promoting balance and coordination.

Step-by-step cues

1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
2. Engage your core to stabilize your body and prevent your hips from swaying.
3. Lift your right hand off the ground and tap your left shoulder, keeping your body as still as possible.
4. Return your right hand to the starting position and immediately lift your left hand to tap your right shoulder.
5. Continue alternating taps for the desired number of repetitions or time.

Technical tips

• Keep your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart for better stability.
• Focus on minimizing movement in your hips and torso to engage the core effectively.
• Breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhaling as you tap each shoulder.
• If you find it difficult to maintain balance, try performing the exercise on your knees as a modification.
• Ensure that your hands are aligned under your shoulders to maintain proper form.