Moves/Push-Up Position Shoulder Taps

Push-Up Position Shoulder Taps

ID: 34

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Exercise Types:
Upper Push, Core Resist
Contraindications:
Shoulder Issues/Mobility, Lower Back Problems
Equipment:
Floor Based
Applicability:
Group&Focus
Superset?:
Yes
Sprint-able?:
Yes

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. Lock out fully at the top but avoid hyperextending the elbow joint.
  2. 2. Exhale on the press, inhale on the way down.
  3. 3. Breathe consistently — match breathing to movement rhythm.

Regression:

Perform from the knees or elevate hands on a bench to reduce the bodyweight load. Use resistance bands for assistance on overhead patterns.

Progression:

Add a loaded vest or belt to increase total resistance without changing the movement pattern.

Common Problems:

Elbows flaring wide — keep at 45 degrees from the torso to protect the shoulder. Arching lower back — engage abs and glutes.