Pike Shoulder Taps

Pike shoulder taps are an effective exercise for strengthening the shoulders and serve as preparation for the strength required in a handstand. In this exercise, you take a pike position—a sort of inverted V, with hands and feet on the ground and hips lifted. From this position, you lift one hand at a time to tap the opposite shoulder while maintaining balance. This exercise intensively activates the shoulders and simultaneously enhances core tension and stability, making it an excellent preparation for the handstand.

Pike Shoulder Taps - the correct execution

  • Hands are flat and shoulder-width on the floor
  • Arms are extended
  • Legs are long and the front of your foot touches the floor
  • Actively push your hips up
  • Shift your body weight to one arm and tap the opposite shoulder with your free hand
  • Each tap counts as one repetition

The exercise Pike Shoulder Taps is intended to be used as a exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Pike Shoulder Taps?

Secondary trained muscles for Pike Shoulder Taps

  • Forearm - The forearm muscles are divided into flexors and extensors. The flexors bend your wrist, while the extensors straighten it.

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