Chest Tap Push-up
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Lower your body down in a controlled motion until your chest nearly touches the floor, ensuring your elbows are close to your body and not flaring out.
As you push your body back up to the starting position, lift one hand off the ground and tap your chest.
Return your hand quickly to the ground and immediately start your next push-up.
Alternate the hand you lift after each push-up to ensure an even workout on both sides of your body.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movement: When lowering your body towards the ground, keep your elbow close to your body and control your movement. Avoid dropping down suddenly. When you push back up, tap your chest with one hand. This should be a controlled tap, not a slap, to avoid losing balance. Engage Core: Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise. This not only helps in maintaining balance but also adds an extra element of strength training to the exercise. Breathing: Breath control is important in any exercise. Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push up and