Standing Front Shoulder-Tap
Boost shoulder strength & stability! This simple bodyweight exercise enhances endurance and engages your core. Perfect for warm-ups or circuits!
The Standing Front Shoulder-Tap mainly works the shoulders, with help from the biceps and triceps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Front Shoulder-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Standing Front Shoulder-Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Front Shoulder-Tap
Begin by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms fully extended in front of you at shoulder height. Ensure your posture is straight, and your core is engaged.
Keeping your torso stable and facing forward, raise your right hand to gently tap your left shoulder. Your shoulders and hips should remain parallel to the ground as you perform the tap, avoiding any rotation in the torso.
Lower your right hand back to the starting position, extending it straight in front of you.
Now, perform the same motion with your left hand, raising it to gently tap your right shoulder.
Alternate the taps with each hand while maintaining proper form, keeping the opposite arm extended when one arm is tapping the shoulder.
Continue to alternate taps for a specified number of repetitions or for a set duration of time, maintaining controlled and deliberate movements throughout the exercise.
This exercise focuses on shoulder stability and endurance while also engaging the core to maintain balance and posture. It can be used as a warm-up or included in a bodyweight circuit for overall upper body conditioning.
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Standing Front Shoulder-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Front Shoulder-Tap work?
The Standing Front Shoulder-Tap mainly works the shoulders, with help from the biceps and triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Front Shoulder-Tap?
None. The Standing Front Shoulder-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Standing Front Shoulder-Tap go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Standing Front Shoulder-Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Decline Shoulder-Tap, Side Forward Top Press, Front Scoop and Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap.
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