It makes you stronger in your chest, shoulders, and triceps because you have to lift your body up and down.

Because you need to keep your balance while you tap your chest, it also improves your core strength and coordination.

Doing this exercise helps you get stronger in a way that's useful for everyday life.

It's a good exercise for people of all fitness levels who want to make their regular push-ups harder.

To do a chest tap push-up, start in a push-up position. Lower your body down until your chest almost touches the floor.

Then, push yourself back up halfway. Lift one hand off the floor and touch your opposite shoulder.

Return your hand to the floor, and repeat on the other side. This is one repetition.

Remember to keep your body straight and core tight throughout the exercise to maintain balance.

Start with as many as you can comfortably do, and gradually increase the number as you get stronger.

It strengthens your core muscles. Holding your body steady while you tap your chest with one hand at a time makes your stomach and back muscles work hard to keep you balanced.

It builds upper body strength. This exercise works your chest, shoulder, and arm muscles, making them stronger.

It improves coordination. The alternating hand taps make you focus on moving smoothly and accurately, improving your body control.

It's easy to adjust to your fitness level. Beginners can do easier versions, while more experienced people can make it harder by doing more reps or adding weights.

Your body should form a straight line from head to heels. This is your starting position. Make sure your core (your stomach muscles) are tight to help keep your body steady.

Slowly bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards the floor. Go down until your chest is almost touching the ground. Keep your body in a straight line; don't let your hips sag.

Push yourself back up to the starting position using your arms and chest muscles. Keep your core tight and your body straight.

As you push up, lift your right hand off the floor and gently tap your left shoulder with your fingertips. Then, put your right hand back down.

Now, repeat the push-up. But this time, as you push up, lift your left hand and tap your right shoulder with your fingertips. Put your left hand back down.

That's one full Chest Tap Push-Up! Keep repeating the steps, alternating which shoulder you tap with each push-up.

Important tip: Keep your hips from moving up and down too much. A stable body helps you do the exercise correctly and avoids injuries. Focus on a steady movement.

Try these alternatives to the chest tap push-up:

Modified Hindu Push-Up: This push-up moves your body up and down in a flowing motion. It's great for building strength, getting more flexible, and working your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles all at once. Because it's a flowing movement, it also helps build endurance.

Pike Push-Up: In this push-up, you form a triangle shape with your body. It mostly works your shoulders and the upper part of your chest, and also uses your core muscles for balance. The different angle makes your shoulders stronger and more stable.

Clock Push-Ups: This is a push-up where you move your hands to the side as you do push-ups, kind of like the hands of a clock. This works your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. The side-to-side movement helps you get better at keeping your balance and coordination.

Each of these push-ups is different and will help you build different muscles and skills. Try them all to find your favorites!

Clock Push-Ups: Move your hands side to side like the hands on a clock while doing push-ups. This works your chest, shoulders, and tummy muscles, and helps you get better at balancing.

Seal Push-Ups: Push up, but keep your arms wide and lift your chest off the ground. This really focuses on your chest muscles and helps you get better at controlling your body.

Plyometric Push-Ups: Push up hard enough to lift your hands off the ground. This is a powerful move that builds strength and gets your heart pumping.

Bosu Ball Push-Ups: Do push-ups on a Bosu ball (a half-ball exercise tool). This is tricky, so it makes your core muscles work extra hard to keep you steady. It also builds strength.

Control your movement: Use your muscles to push yourself up, not just the force of moving quickly. Slow and steady wins the race! This makes the exercise more effective.

Focus on good form, not speed: It's better to do fewer push-ups correctly than many push-ups with bad form. Doing it right helps you get stronger and prevents injuries.

Doing them correctly is important to get the most benefit and avoid injuries. Focus on your body position and movements.

Start in a standard push-up position: hands shoulder-width apart, body in a straight line from head to heels. Your core should be engaged (belly button pulled in slightly).

Lower yourself down until your chest touches the floor. Keep your body straight; don't let your hips sag.

Push back up to the starting position. This is one regular push-up.

Once at the top, lift one hand off the floor and touch your chest. Keep your body steady; don't let your hips twist.

Return your hand to the floor. Then, lift the other hand and tap your chest with it.

Lower yourself back down for another push-up. This completes one repetition of a chest tap push-up.

Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions. Start with a smaller number and increase as you get stronger.

Common mistakes to avoid: letting your hips sag, moving too quickly, and not keeping your body straight. Slow, controlled movements are key.

Listen to your body. If you feel pain, stop and rest. You can always try again another day.