Corner Tap
Tap into core strength and flexibility! Reach for the corner and feel the burn. A simple move for a full-body stretch.
The Corner Tap mainly works the core, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Corner Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Corner Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Corner Tap
Start by standing with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Extend both arms above your head, bringing your hands together.
Shift your weight to one leg while bending at your waist and hips, reaching diagonally down towards the opposite corner of the room with your hands.
Keep your core engaged and try to maintain balance as you reach down diagonally, aiming to get close to the ankle of the opposite leg.
Hold the reach for a moment to feel the stretch along your side and obliques.
Return to the starting position, bringing both hands back together above your head.
Repeat the same movement on the other side, shifting your weight and bending towards the opposite corner.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Make sure to keep your movements controlled and avoid any jerky motions. This exercise can help with flexibility, range of motion, and core stability.
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Corner Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Corner Tap work?
The Corner Tap mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Corner Tap?
None. The Corner Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Corner Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Side-Step 4-Corner, Against-Wall 90-Degree Heel-Tap, Alternating Ankle Tap and Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap.
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