How to do a push-up shoulder tap

CoreBodyweightIntermediate

A push-up followed by a shoulder tap — you press, then fight to stay stable as you lift a hand.

How to do it

1Perform a controlled push-up
2At the top, tap one hand to the opposite shoulder
3Keep your hips square, then repeat

Muscles worked

Chest Core Shoulders

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