How to do it
Keep your weight centered over the middle of each foot.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lower into a half squat position.
- 2
Hold your hands in front of your face in a guard position.
- 3
Punch forward with one arm, rotating your torso slightly.
- 4
Retract your arm and quickly punch with the opposite arm.
- 5
Continue alternating punches while maintaining the half squat stance for the desired duration.
Expert tip
Keep your punches controlled and your core tight to engage your abdominal muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising out of the half squat while punching
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward
- ✕Punching without rotating the torso