How to Do Knee Plank Shoulder Tap

How to Do Knee Plank Shoulder Taps Exercise Properly

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How to Do Knee Plank Shoulder Tap

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This is a version of plank that is more dependent on the knees and has incorporated hand movement.

Major Muscles Worked

  • Shoulders

Other Muscles Worked

  • Abs
  • Triceps

Knee Plank Shoulder Taps Guide

  1. Drop down to your knees in the plank position.
  2. Remember to keep a straight line from your head to your knees.
  3. Keep your belly button drawn in towards your spine and your pelvis tucked.
  4. Lift one hand off the ground to tap the opposite shoulder.
  5. Switch hands. At first move at a slow pace but gradually peak it up for more effect.
  6. Do 10 to 15 reps or any amount of reps that may have been specifically recommended for you.

Trainer’s Tips

  • Keep hips and shoulders square to the ground and avoid lifting hips to keep your torso still.
  • If you have a shoulder or knee injury, seek your doctor’s advice and approval concerning this exercise before attempting to avoid further injury.

In this short article, I will show you how to perform the knee plank shoulder taps properly to strengthen your shoulders and core #plank #shoulder #taps #focusfitness

Benefits of the Knee Plank Shoulder Taps Exercise

  • Can be carried out anywhere and without the use of gym equipment.
  • It strengthens the core and shoulder muscles.