Exercise

Push-Up with Shoulder Taps

Also known as: shoulder tap push-up, push up shoulder taps, shoulder taps pushup

Push-Up with Shoulder Taps is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: upper abs, anterior deltoid and triceps lateral head. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Middle chest

Secondary

Upper abs Anterior deltoid Triceps lateral head

How to do it

Take a push-up position with your feet slightly wider than usual for stability.
Perform a push-up, and at the top touch your left shoulder with your right hand.
Do the next push-up and touch the right shoulder with the left hand.
Keep the hips square to the floor — do not let them rotate during the taps.