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Wide Plank Side Tap

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Wide Plank Side Tap.

MediumCoreObliques

About this exercise

The Wide Plank Side Tap is a core stability exercise performed in a wide-stance push-up position, where you alternately tap each hand out to the side while maintaining a stable plank. The wide foot placement provides a larger base of support, but the hand movement creates a lateral challenge that strongly targets the obliques and deep core muscles.

How to Perform

  • Begin in a high plank position with hands directly under your shoulders and feet wider than hip-width apart
  • Engage your core and glutes to keep your hips level and your body in a straight line
  • Lift your right hand and tap it out to the right side, returning it to the starting position
  • Keep your hips as still as possible and resist the urge to rotate
  • Lift your left hand and tap it out to the left side
  • Return the left hand and immediately move to the right side tap
  • Continue alternating in a controlled, rhythmic fashion
  • Breathe steadily throughout and avoid sagging your hips toward the floor

Muscle Activation

Primary
CoreObliques
Secondary
Front shouldersMiddle chest

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Wide Plank Side Tap

The Wide Plank Side Tap is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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