Push-up with shoulder taps

A compound exercise for the chest and abs, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksChestAbsTricepsFront delts

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How to do it

Setup: High plank, feet a little wide.
Do a push-up, then tap each shoulder
Keep the hips still through the taps

Muscles worked

Push-up with shoulder taps: 3D figure mid-rep with the chest and abs highlighted

Chest · main
Abs · main
Triceps
Front delts

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all push-up with shoulder taps alternatives.

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