How to do it
Drive your punch straight out at sternum height each rep.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 2
Clench your fists and hold them in front of your chest.
- 3
Twist your torso to the right while punching with your left hand.
- 4
Return to center and then twist to the left while punching with your right hand.
- 5
Alternate the punch twist for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Rotate from your core, not just your arms, to fully engage your obliques and maximize the twisting motion.
Common mistakes
- ✕Punching with the same-side hand as the twist
- ✕Locking the elbows out on each punch
- ✕Straightening the legs during the twist