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Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up

Expert Advice

Maintain a strong core throughout the exercise to prevent your hips from sagging. Align your hands under your shoulders to ensure proper form.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Begin in a kneeling push-up position with your knees on the ground and hands placed shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  3. Push back up to the starting position.
  4. Once at the top, tap your left shoulder with your right hand.
  5. Return your hand to the ground and repeat the push-up, followed by a shoulder tap with the opposite hand.
  6. Continue alternating shoulder taps after each push-up for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up primarily targets the Chest, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Chest
Chest40%
Secondary
Biceps
Biceps15%
Forearms
Forearms15%
Shoulders
Shoulders15%
Triceps
Triceps15%
Equipment
Body Weight
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
40%Chest15%Biceps15%Forearms15%Shoulders15%Triceps

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up work?
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up primarily targets the Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Triceps. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up suitable for beginners?
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.