Sit-Up Punch
Strengthen your core and add a punch of cardio! Sit-Up Punches combine ab work with a twisting motion for a full-body burn.
Optional Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Related Exercises
Instructions
1. Lie on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your hands by your sides or lightly touching your temples.
2. Engage your core and lift your torso up into a crunch position.
3. As you come up, twist your torso slightly and throw a "punch" with your right arm across your body towards the left side.
4. Lower back down to the starting position.
5. Perform another crunch, this time throwing a "punch" with your left arm across your body towards the right side.
6. Continue alternating punches with each crunch.
7. Focus on controlled movements and ensure you are engaging your core throughout the exercise.
8. Breathe out as you crunch up and punch, and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
Tips: - Keep your chin slightly tucked to avoid straining your neck. - Make sure your movements are controlled—do not use momentum to sit up. - To increase the difficulty, hold light dumbbells in each hand while performing the punches.
---