How to do a shoulder taps on knees

Easier versionsBodyweightBeginner

Plank shoulder taps from your knees. The balance work is still all there — you're just holding up less while you learn it.

How to do it

1High plank position with your knees down
2Tap one hand to the opposite shoulder, then swap
3Keep your hips as still as you can — that's the exercise

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

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