Plank shoulder taps
A high plank where you tap each shoulder in turn, challenging your core to keep your hips steady while one hand is lifted.
IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec
How to do it
- Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders and feet hip-width apart.
- Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder.
- Place the hand back down and repeat with the other hand.
- Keep alternating at a steady, controlled pace.
Alternate sides with each rep.
Form tips
- Keep your hips level and avoid rocking from side to side.
- Widen your feet to make the balance easier.
- Slow down if your hips start to twist.
Muscles worked
ShouldersAbsObliquesTriceps