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.

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

Common mistakes

×Hips swinging side to side
×Feet too close together making it wobbly

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

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