How to do the Plank Shoulder Tap
The Plank Shoulder Tap is a core move. You can do it at home on one mat, with no jumping and nothing that shakes the floor.
Form cues
- Feet wide for balance
- Tap the opposite shoulder, one hand at a time
- Keep your hips still
Your hands carry your weight, so it loads the wrists. If your wrists hurt, tap “My wrists hurt” in the app to switch to a wrist-friendly version.
Muscles worked
Core — Brace so your hips don't rock
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