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Chest tap push-up

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Chest tap push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the chest, also working the triceps and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront delts

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
  2. 2Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. 3As you lower yourself, tap your chest with your right hand.
  4. 4Push yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat the movement, this time tapping your chest with your left hand.
  6. 6Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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Easier variations

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Harder variations

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