Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Rotational Push-up Knee Tap

Which one fits your Chest workout plan?

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Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions vs 113. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Shoulder Tab Push Up and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.

Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Rotational Push-up Knee Tap: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions compared to 113 for Rotational Push-up Knee Tap.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Tab Push Up and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap 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 Rotational Push-up Knee Tap Differ

What differsShoulder Tab Push UpRotational Push-up Knee Tap
Difficulty4 of 54 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users272 sessions113 sessions

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How to Do Shoulder Tab Push Up

Shoulder Tab Push Up demo video

Shoulder Tab Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand and return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
  2. 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.

Want to learn more about Shoulder Tab Push Up?Exercise Guide

How to Do Rotational Push-up Knee Tap

Rotational Push-up Knee Tap demo video

Rotational Push-up Knee Tap Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. In the push-up position, extend your arms and lift your body.
  2. 2. Rotate your body while touching your knee with one hand.
  3. 3. Repeat on the opposite side.

Coach's Tips

  1. Keep your upper body straight.

For a full Rotational Push-up Knee Tap guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rotational Push-up Knee Tap exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Rotational Push-up Knee Tap?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Chest, Shoulder Tab Push Up or Rotational Push-up Knee Tap?

Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions against 113 for Rotational Push-up Knee Tap. 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 Rotational Push-up Knee Tap need?

Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap needs bodyweight only.

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