chest tap push-up (male)
chest tap push-up (male) — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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chest tap push-up (male)

Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

  3. 3

    As you lower yourself, tap your chest with your right hand.

  4. 4

    Push yourself back up to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat the movement, this time tapping your chest with your left hand.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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