Shoulder Tap

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Targets: Front delt

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Touch your shoulder

How to Shoulder Tap

Starting Position

Keep your body straight in the push-up position.

Proper Form

1. Keep your body straight in the push-up position.

2. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand.

3. Repeat with the opposite hand.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when you tap your shoulder, and exhale when you lower your arms.

Precautions

Be careful not to strain your shoulders.

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About

How to Shoulder Tap

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Shoulder Tap Related Reading

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