How to do a Balance Trainer Shoulder Tap Planks
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
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Instructions for Proper Form
An advanced plank variation that incorporates shoulder taps to challenge the core, shoulders, and arms. Executing this on a BOSU balance trainer significantly increases the exercise's difficulty, promoting superior core stability and balance.
- Stand in front of the Balance Trainer and place hands on the floor.
- Step back into a plank position with the feet on top of the dome in a narrow stance.
- Shift the weight to one arm and lift the other arm to tap the opposite shoulder.
- Alternate sides with each shoulder tap.
- Maintain a braced core throughout the exercise and avoid arching the lower back.
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Alternatives & Variations to Balance Trainer Shoulder Tap Planks
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