Sit-up Punches (male)

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Instructions:

  • 1Start by sitting down with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  • 2Have your hands at your sides like a boxer ready to punch.
  • 3Contract your abs and slowly cross your right hand over to the left while pulling your body off the ground.
  • 4Switch and repeat the exercise with your left hand crossing over to the right.
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips:

  • Make sure to keep your abs contracted throughout the exercise.
  • Try not to use your back or neck to pull yourself up.
  • Breathe normally and try to maintain a rhythm.
  • During each punch, aim to twist your torso slightly.

Sit-up Punches Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs