Overhead Side-Step Punch
Shuffle & punch for agility & cardio! This full-body move boosts endurance & coordination. Great for HIIT or dynamic warm-ups.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms relaxed at your sides.
2. Start by shuffling laterally (to the side) for a few steps. Keep your knees slightly bent and stay on the balls of your feet for agility.
3. As you complete the shuffle to one side, simultaneously perform a quick overhead punch with one arm fully extended toward the sky. Your opposite arm can be bent in a guard position.
4. Immediately shuffle to the opposite side and perform an overhead punch with the alternate arm.
5. Continue alternating shuffles and punches for the desired duration or distance.
6. Focus on maintaining balance and coordination as you quickly shift your weight from side to side.
7. Breathe rhythmically and keep the core engaged throughout the movement to ensure stability.
This exercise combines cardiovascular training with full-body coordination, and it is effective in improving agility, endurance, and power. It's a good option to incorporate into a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session or as part of a dynamic warm-up.
---