Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions vs 272. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Shoulder Tab Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions compared to 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Tab Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Shoulder Tab Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Differ
| What differs | Shoulder Tab Push Up | Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 272 sessions | 879 sessions |
How to Do Shoulder Tab Push Up
Shoulder Tab Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Shoulder Tab Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Shoulder Tab Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Get into a push-up position on your knees.
- 2. After performing a push-up, touch the opposite shoulder with one hand.
- 3. Repeat with the opposite hand.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Shoulder Tab Push Up or Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups?
Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions against 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups need?
Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups needs bodyweight only.
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