Elevated Tap Out Plank
The Elevated Tap Out Plank mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Elevated Tap Out Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
How to do the Elevated Tap Out Plank
Setup
Place two yoga blocks on a mat a shoulder-width distance apart. Get into a high plank position with your hands firmly placed on top of the blocks, legs extended straight behind you.
Movement
Maintain a strong, straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core and glutes to prevent your hips from sagging or lifting.
While keeping your hips as stable as possible, slowly lift one hand off its block.
Reach to touch your opposite shoulder (or tap the floor in front of you) with a controlled motion.
Return the hand to the block and repeat the movement with the other arm.
Form Tips
Minimize Hip Movement: Imagine you are balancing a glass of water on your lower back. Avoid rocking or swaying your hips from side to side as you lift each hand.
Control: Focus on slow, rhythmic repetitions rather than speed. The instability of the blocks forces your deep core muscles to work harder for balance.
Elevated Tap Out Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Elevated Tap Out Plank work?
The Elevated Tap Out Plank mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis, obliques and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Elevated Tap Out Plank?
None. The Elevated Tap Out Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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