How to do it
Press firmly through your planted hand to keep your wrist under your shoulder.
- 1
Get into an incline plank position with your hands on a raised surface, such as a bench or step.
- 2
Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
- 3
Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder, while keeping your core tight and minimizing hip movement.
- 4
Place the hand back down and repeat with the other hand.
- 5
Continue alternating shoulder taps for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and resist the urge to rotate your hips as you tap your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor
- ✕Placing the feet too wide apart
- ✕Tapping the shoulder with excessive force