How to do a high plank shoulder taps

CoreBodyweightBeginner

From a high plank, tap the opposite shoulder with each hand — an anti-rotation move that keeps your core honest.

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How to do it

1Start in a high plank, hands under shoulders
2Tap one hand to the opposite shoulder
3Keep your hips as still as possible, then switch

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

An easier way in

Shoulder taps from your knees. The balance work is still all there. Work with this version for as long as you like — when the full one feels within reach, give it a go.

On your knees

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How to do a high plank shoulder taps

CoreBodyweightBeginner

From a high plank, tap the opposite shoulder with each hand — an anti-rotation move that keeps your core honest.

Every move in Core Buddy has a video like this one — and it builds the whole session for you, timer and all. Free to download.

How to do it

1Start in a high plank, hands under shoulders
2Tap one hand to the opposite shoulder
3Keep your hips as still as possible, then switch

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

An easier way in

Shoulder taps from your knees. The balance work is still all there. Work with this version for as long as you like — when the full one feels within reach, give it a go.

On your knees

Share this exercise

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