Side Step Front Punches (Plyometrics)
Equipment Needed: None
Starting Position:
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged.
3. Position your hands in front of you, slightly bent at the elbows, forming a guard with your palms facing inward towards your face.
Movement Instructions:
1. Side Step:
- Take a step to the right with your right foot, bringing your left foot to follow, maintaining the shoulder-width stance.
- Make sure to bend your knees slightly as you step to absorb the movement.
2. Front Punch:
- As you step to the right, extend your left arm forward into a punch, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
- Rotate your left shoulder into the punch for added force.
- Quickly retract your left arm back to the starting guard position.
3. Repeat on the Other Side:
- Step to the left with your left foot, bringing your right foot to follow.
- As you step, extend your right arm forward into a punch, rotating your right shoulder.
- Return your right arm to the guard position.
4. Flow Between Sides:
- Continue alternating between right and left side steps with front punches.
- Aim for a rhythmic movement, maintaining good posture and control throughout the exercise.
Tips:
- Focus on keeping your core tight to maintain balance.
- Ensure your punches are quick but controlled – don’t overextend your arms.
- You can increase speed as you become more comfortable with the movement.
