Kneeling Shoulder-Tap Push-Up

Start: Begin in a kneeling push-up position with your knees on the ground, hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and back straight so that your body forms a straight line from your knees to your head.

Core Engagement: Keep your core engaged to avoid any sagging in your lower back.

Lowering: Lower yourself towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked close to your body.

Lifting: Push yourself back up to the starting position until your arms are fully extended.

Shoulder Tap: Once you return to the top of the push-up, lift one hand off the ground and tap the opposite shoulder.

Hand Replacement: Replace your hand back on the ground to its original position.

Repeat: Perform another push-up and then repeat the shoulder tap with the opposite hand.

Continue: Continue to alternate shoulder taps after each push-up for the desired number of repetitions or sets.

Note: This exercise combines the traditional push-up with an element of core stabilization due to the shoulder taps. It's essential to maintain good form throughout the exercise by keeping the body in a straight line and avoiding any hip rotation when performing the shoulder taps. This will ensure that the core is actively engaged and the focus remains on the primary and secondary muscle groups intended for this exercise.

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