Punching Jack

1. Start in a standing position with your feet together and hands in fists near your chin, elbows bent, in a ready-to-punch stance.

2. Jump your legs out to the side, wider than shoulder-width apart. Simultaneously extend one arm out in a punching motion across your body while maintaining the other fist near your chin.

3. Quickly bring your legs back together and return your extended arm to the starting position near your chin.

4. Repeat the movement, this time extending the other arm in a punch as you jump your legs out.

5. Continue to alternate punches with each leg jump, maintaining a fast and rhythmic pace.

6. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.

7. Breathe evenly throughout the movement, exhaling with each punch and inhaling as you reset.

8. Perform the exercise for a set number of repetitions or time period.

Punching Jacks are excellent for increasing heart rate, improving cardiovascular health, and building endurance. They also include a plyometric element, as you jump your legs out and in, which can help to improve lower body power and agility.

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