Walking Shoulder-Tap
Challenge your coordination & core! Walking Shoulder-Taps boost stability & get your heart pumping. No equipment needed!
The Walking Shoulder-Tap is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and core, with help from the back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Walking Shoulder-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Walking Shoulder-Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Walking Shoulder-Tap
Walking Shoulder Tap (Plyometrics)
Equipment: None required.
Positioning:
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Begin with your arms extended out to the sides, parallel to the ground, palms facing forward.
Movement:
Start walking forward by taking small steps.
As you lift your right foot to step forward, simultaneously bring your left hand to tap your right shoulder.
Return your left hand to the starting position while lowering your right foot back to the ground.
Next, lift your left foot to step forward and tap your left shoulder with your right hand.
Continue alternating the shoulder taps with each step, maintaining a brisk pace.
Keep your movements controlled to engage your core while avoiding excessive sway in your hips.
Tips:
Focus on maintaining balance as you move.
Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears.
Adjust the speed of the movement according to your fitness level.
Walking Shoulder-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Walking Shoulder-Tap work?
The Walking Shoulder-Tap mainly works the chest and core, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Walking Shoulder-Tap?
None. The Walking Shoulder-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Walking Shoulder-Tap a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Walking Shoulder-Tap go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Walking Shoulder-Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Decline Shoulder-Tap, Arm Inchworm Front Tap, Incline Shoulder-Tap and Mountain-Climber Shoulder-Tap.
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