How to do it
Stack your supporting wrist directly under your shoulder before each lift.
- 1
Get into a plank position with your feet elevated on a bench or step.
- 2
Tap your left shoulder with your right hand while keeping your body as still as possible.
- 3
Return your right hand to the starting position.
- 4
Tap your right shoulder with your left hand.
- 5
Continue alternating taps for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and minimize hip rotation by engaging your abs and glutes to maintain a stable plank position throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sagging the hips toward the floor
- ✕Bending the supporting elbow during the tap
- ✕Dropping the head between the shoulders