Downward Punch (male)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
  • 2Clasp your hands together and push your arms up above your head to stretch.
  • 3Swiftly bring your joined hands down across your body to the opposite hip, as though throwing a punch.
  • 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
  • 5Do this repeatedly for a set amount of reps.

Tips:

  • Always maintain a tight core throughout the exercise.
  • Ensure your movements are swift and controlled to maximize the muscle tension.
  • Focus on maintaining the tension in your shoulder and trapezius muscles.
  • Remember to breathe properly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you punch down and inhaling as you return to the starting position.

Downward Punch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs