Shoulder Tap Push-up

General And Specifics

• here the core has work really hard, when you touch the shoulder, that makes the exercise special
• the core stabilizes the positions and is strengthened effectively

Starting Position

• knee on the ground or a fitness mat
• stretch out the legs backwards, your body is in the push-up position now
• keep the back straight
• the arms are almost fully stretched and support your body
• the feet are on their balls
• the more distance they have, the easier the exercise

Correct Execution

• brace the core
• slowly bend both arms, until you almost touch the ground with your upper body
• stretch the arms again, but not completely
• now touch one shoulder with the opposite hand
• hold up the hip, the back straight and the body in a line
• put the hand to the ground again and go over to the next push-up rep
• then touch the same or the opposite shoulder
• do several ones

tips for the workout

• ease up the exercise, by doing it on your knees
• to impede it, use a filled backpack and put it on your back or raise the position of your feet, for example with a chair or a exercise ball