How to do it
Shift your weight slightly onto the punching-side leg as you drive each fist downward.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
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Raise your fists to chin level, elbows bent.
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Punch one fist downward diagonally across your body, pivoting on the same-side foot.
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As you retract the punching hand, immediately punch downward with the opposite fist.
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Continue alternating punches with a rhythmic motion.
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Maintain a steady breathing pattern and keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Expert tip
Rotate your torso with each punch to engage your core and add power to your movements.
Common mistakes
- ✕Punching straight down instead of diagonally
- ✕Skipping the foot pivot on the punching side
- ✕Dropping the guard hand below chin level