Plank Shoulder Taps
Tapping the shoulders in a plank for core and anti-rotation stability. It works mainly the abs, with help from the obliques and front deltoid.
Flawless ranks it by sets logged: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 50.
How to do Plank Shoulder Taps
- Start in a high plank with the hands under the shoulders and the feet a little wider than usual for balance.
- Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder while the rest of the body stays completely still.
- Put it down and tap with the other hand; the hips must not rock from side to side.
- Alternate for reps or time; if the hips sway, widen the feet or slow down.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Abs | Rectus abdominis |
| Secondary | Obliques | Obliquus abdominis |
| Secondary | Front deltoid | Deltoideus anterior |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Bracing — the way the core actually works
- Endurance with zero joint load
- Carries into squats and deadlifts
How Flawless ranks Plank Shoulder Taps
| Rank | Sets logged |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 10 |
| Gold | 50 |
| Platinum | 150 |
| Diamond | 300 |
| Obsidian | 600 |
| Painite | 1,000 |
| Antimatter | 3,000 |
Flawless ranks Plank Shoulder Taps by sets logged: the number of sets you have logged over time. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does Plank Shoulder Taps work?
It works mainly the abs, with help from the obliques and front deltoid.
How do you do Plank Shoulder Taps?
Start in a high plank with the hands under the shoulders and the feet a little wider than usual for balance. Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder while the rest of the body stays completely still. Put it down and tap with the other hand; the hips must not rock from side to side. Alternate for reps or time; if the hips sway, widen the feet or slow down.
How does Flawless rank Plank Shoulder Taps?
By sets logged: the number of sets you have logged over time. Gold starts at 50 and Diamond at 300, the same for everyone.
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