window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-D89WL4BBHB'); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-5XZMNM74');
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&appId=281166818584409&version=v2.0"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
Workout Labs
WOMEN
MEN
WOMEN
MEN
LOGIN Upgrade to PRO
0 SHARES

Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks

Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks exercise diagram
Equipment required
Primary muscle group(s)
Secondary
Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks exercise muscle groups Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks exercise primary muscle groups Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks exercise primary muscle groups Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks exercise secondary muscle groups

How to Do Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks

  1. Using a stable bench or chair, lock yourself into the plank push-up position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.
  2. Keeping your neck in line with your body, bring your right arm off the surface and touch your left shoulder before placing it back on the bench or chair.
  3. Repeat the same movement for the opposing arm maintaining a strong core and straight back. 
Be sure to use a sturdy chair/bench
Personal Training Software from WorkoutLabs
Personal trainer or coach?
Build clear, professional workouts, keep clients engaged and grow your training business. Try free for 2 weeks.
WorkoutLabs Fit Simple Workouts App for Weight Loss and more!
Choose a plan or build one
Follow ready-made home and gym plans with visual demos and timers – or create custom workouts from exercises like this.
Shop Yoga Cards by WorkoutLabs
Curious about yoga?
Our illustrated Yoga Cards deck is the perfect way to start practicing at home – no class, no studio, no experience needed. 100,000+ sold.

Related Abs And Shoulders Exercises

Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks Exercise Details

Muscles worked

Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks targets abs and shoulders and also works lower back. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.

Equipment needed

This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.

Similar exercises

Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Plank leg lifts, bicycles / elbow-to-knee crunches / cross-body crunches and barbell shoulder press / overhead press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.

Use this exercise in a workout

Want to use this exercise in a full routine? Our WorkoutLabs Fit workout app lets you follow ready-made home and gym workout plans or build custom workouts with exercises like this. Try it free today.

Exercise illustration licensing: Our exercise and yoga pose illustrations (static and animated) are selectively available for licensing for commercial and non-commercial projects. Visit our exercise illustrations licensing page for detailed information and to submit in inquiry.

©
Our exercise illustrations represent original artwork registered with and protected by the U.S. Copyright Office. Unauthorized use violators will be prosecuted. More details.
Personal Training Software from WorkoutLabs
Personal trainer or coach?
Build clear, professional workouts, keep clients engaged and grow your training business. Try free for 2 weeks.
WorkoutLabs Fit Simple Workouts App for Weight Loss and more!
Choose a plan or build one
Follow ready-made home and gym plans with visual demos and timers – or create custom workouts from exercises like this.
Shop Yoga Cards by WorkoutLabs
Curious about yoga?
Our illustrated Yoga Cards deck is the perfect way to start practicing at home – no class, no studio, no experience needed. 100,000+ sold.
Illustration licensing
Available with your
WORKOUT PRO membership
Learn More