Standing Knee Hand Up Tap
Tap into coordination! Lift, balance, & tap for a full-body rhythm. Core & stability challenge!
The Standing Knee Hand Up Tap mainly works the core, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Knee Hand Up Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Standing Knee Hand Up Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Knee Hand Up Tap
Standing Hands Up Knee Tap (Plyometrics)
Positioning:
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Raise both arms straight up above your head, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine.
Movement:
Shift your weight onto your right foot.
Lift your left knee up towards your chest while simultaneously lowering your right arm to tap the knee with your hand.
Ensure your left knee is at a 90-degree angle, and your foot is flexed.
Return to the starting position by lowering your left leg and raising your right arm back overhead.
Repeat on the opposite side, shifting your weight to your left foot and tapping your right knee with your left hand.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
Keep your movements controlled and steady.
Focus on maintaining balance and stability throughout the exercise.
Aim to engage your core to help with balance and coordination.
Standing Knee Hand Up Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Knee Hand Up Tap work?
The Standing Knee Hand Up Tap mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the iliopsoas and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Knee Hand Up Tap?
None. The Standing Knee Hand Up Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Standing Knee Hand Up Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Arm-Forward Swing Heel-Tap, Back Cross-Over Foot-Tap, Bodyweight Knee to Hand Tap and Across-Body Heel-Tap.
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