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Incline Shoulder-Tap

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Strengthen your core & shoulders with Incline Shoulder-Taps! A great plank variation for stability & upper body strength.

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Required Equipment

Incline Bench

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Instructions for Incline Shoulder Tap:

1. Place a bench in front of you and assume a high plank position with your hands placed on the bench slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2. Ensure that your body forms a straight line from your heels to your head, engaging your core to keep your hips from sagging or piking up.

3. Shift your weight to your left hand and lift your right hand off the bench.

4. Tap your right hand to your left shoulder while keeping your core engaged and minimizing any rocking of the hips.

5. Return your right hand to the bench and stabilize your position.

6. Repeat the movement on the opposite side, lifting your left hand to tap your right shoulder.

7. Continue alternating taps for the desired number of repetitions and sets.

Tips:

- Keep your movements controlled; avoid rushing the taps.

- Try to maintain a straight and stable body posture throughout the exercise.

- To increase the difficulty, you can slow down the tapping motion or add a push-up between the taps.

- Ensure your wrists, elbows, and shoulders are aligned when in the plank position on the bench.

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