Plank shoulder tap

Coreintermediaterepsno equipment

In a high (straight-arm) plank with the feet a little wider than the hips, one hand at a time lifts to tap the opposite shoulder and returns, while the hips stay level and do not rotate.

How to do it

1. High plank: hands flat under the shoulders, arms straight, balls of the feet on the floor slightly wider than hip width; body straight head to heels.
2. Shift weight slightly onto the left hand, lift the right hand and touch the left shoulder; the left hand and both feet stay planted and the hips stay square to the floor.
3. Place the right hand back flat under the right shoulder.
4. Repeat with the left hand tapping the right shoulder. Move slowly; alternate sides.

Muscles worked

Main: abs, obliques
Supporting: shoulders, triceps, chest, glutes