Abs

Push Up Shoulder Taps

Shoulder Tapping is an exercise that strengthens the upper body, especially the core, shoulders, and arms. During the exercise, you hold a static push-up position and tap the opposite shoulder with one hand. This challenges balance and stability in the core.

Push Up Shoulder Taps - the correct execution

  • Start in the push-up position
  • Place feet wider than shoulder width on the floor
  • Make sure the core is firm and push the lower back out (PPT)
  • Keep the hips as straight as possible
  • Alternately release one arm from the floor and touch the opposite shoulder
  • Keep maximum torso tension so that your hips move not enough
  • Then switch sides
  • Each side counts as one repetition

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

Which muscles are trained by Shoulder Taps?

Primary trained muscles for Shoulder Taps

  • Abs - The rectus abdominis, also known as the "abs," runs vertically along the front of the abdomen. It is responsible for bending the torso forward, such as during sit-ups, and lifting the pelvis. This muscle stabilizes the torso, supports the spine, and helps maintain good posture.

Secondary trained muscles for Shoulder Taps

  • Chest - The pectoralis major muscle is the large muscle on your chest. It helps you bring your arm towards your body and rotate it inward.

  • Triceps - The triceps brachii muscle is located at the back of your upper arm. It extends your arm at the elbow and also helps move the arm backward.

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Renegade Rows on the gymnastics rings strengthen your core muscles because the body tends to rotate. However, we prevent this rotation by tightening the core. The exercise is essentially an anti-rotation exercise that trains the muscles in the core responsible for rotating the torso. This exercise is great for sports that involve a lot of rotations and powerful impacts, like tennis, handball, javelin throwing, and more.

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