Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Standing Elbow Touch
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Standing Elbow Touch is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Shoulder Tab Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Standing Elbow Touch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Elbow Touch more often — 431 sessions compared to 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Tab Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch 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 Standing Elbow Touch Differ
| What differs | Shoulder Tab Push Up | Standing Elbow Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 272 sessions | 431 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 Standing Elbow Touch
Standing Elbow Touch Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and bring your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Touch your elbows together.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Elbow Touch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Elbow Touch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Shoulder Tab Push Up or Standing Elbow Touch?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Shoulder Tab Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Standing Elbow Touch loads .
What equipment do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch need?
Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Standing Elbow Touch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Elbow Touch is the easier place to start. Move to Shoulder Tab Push Up once your form holds up.
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