Diagonal Punch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The diagonal punch is a dynamic exercise that combines core stability with upper body mobility. It primarily engages the obliques and shoulders, promoting coordination and strength. This exercise can be done as part of a warm-up or in a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routine.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and core engaged.
- Raise arms in a guard position near the chin.
- Twist the torso and extend one arm diagonally across the body to punch.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
- Maintain a steady rhythm, focusing on core rotation.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Obliques
Secondary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Rectus Abdominis Triceps Brachii
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