How To Do Static Beast Shoulder Taps

This advanced bodyweight exercise is fantastic for building single arm strength and overall trunk and hip stability. These work the arms, shoulders, abs and hips.

Level/Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced

Muscle Group(s): triceps, chest, shoulders, obliques, deep abs, hip flexors

Equipment: none

Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises

Coaching Cues:
Push away from floor with hands, lift knees, keep trunk still to lift hand, alternate

Before starting:

Be sure to keep the core engaged so as to not hyperextend the lower back.

1. Start on all fours, and use your hands to push your ribcage away from the floor. Maintain a neutral spine.

2. Use your upper body strength to lift knees off the floor. Inhale and brace the abs.

3. Exhale and simultaneously lift one hand to tap the opposite shoulder.

4. Return hand to start and repeat steps to alternate sides for the desired reps.