Exercise library · Shoulders
Diagonal Punch
The Diagonal Punch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Upper arms
Step by step
- Stand in a staggered stance with feet shoulder-width apart and hands up in guard position.
- Engage your core and maintain balance.
- Extend one arm diagonally forward in a punching motion.
- Retract the arm back to the guard position immediately after the punch.
- Alternate arms and repeat the diagonal punch movement smoothly.
- Keep your torso stable and avoid leaning excessively.
- Continue for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
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