Punch Shuffle Twist
Shuffle, punch, and twist your way to a full-body workout. This exercise engages your core, elevates your heart rate, and improves coordination.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start in a neutral standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Raise your hands up to face level, with your elbows bent, readying a boxer's guard position.
2. Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right heel, preparing to twist.
3. Rotate your torso to the left, bringing your right elbow forward as if throwing a punch across your body. As you do this, allow your right foot to pivot, turning on the ball of your foot.
4. Quickly shuffle your feet to switch positions, now lifting your left heel and shifting your weight onto your right leg.
5. Rotate your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow forward in a punching motion, while pivoting on your left foot's ball.
6. Continue this shuffling and punching movement in a quick, controlled manner. Focus on the rotation of your hips and core as you punch, ensuring that you're engaging your obliques during each twist.
7. Perform the exercise for a set amount of time or repetitions, typically aiming for 30 seconds to 1 minute per round or for a set number of repetitions like 20-30.
8. Maintain a rhythmic breathing pattern, exhaling with each punch, and keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
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