Side Hook Up Punch Squat
Punch, squat, and hook your way to fitness! This exercise builds strength, improves cardio, and torches calories. Get ready to feel the burn!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms raised in front of you at shoulder height, fists clenched.
2. Lower into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
3. Drive up through your heels to return to the standing position, pivot on your left foot while simultaneously executing a hook punch with your right arm.
4. As you punch, rotate your torso and engage your core, focusing on the obliques.
5. Return to the squat position and this time pivot on your right foot and execute the hook punch with your left arm.
6. Repeat, alternating the hook punch with each squat.
7. Ensure proper form throughout the exercise for both the squat and the punch to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury.
This exercise combines elements of boxing with a squat to engage a wide array of muscle groups, offering both strength training and a cardiovascular component due to its dynamic motion.
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