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Side to Side Punch

The Side to Side Punch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands up in a guard position.
  2. Engage your core and maintain an upright posture.
  3. Punch to the left side while rotating your torso slightly for power.
  4. Return your arm to the guard position and punch to the right side.
  5. Keep movements controlled and maintain balance throughout.
  6. Breathe steadily and focus on smooth transitions between punches.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

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