Single Leg Balance Cross Punch (male)

Single Leg Balance Cross Punch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright, shift your weight onto one leg and raise the other knee so your thigh is parallel with the floor
  • 2Clasp your hands together in front of your chest as if holding a boxing stance
  • 3Punch your clasped hands diagonally across your body to the opposite side of the raised knee
  • 4Return to the initial position and repeat
  • 5Switch legs and repeat the motion on the other side

Tips:

  • Make sure to balance on the grounded leg while performing movements
  • Engage your abs as you punch to work your core muscles
  • Try to keep your raised leg as stable as possible while punching
  • Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward or backwards when you punch

Single Leg Balance Cross Punch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs