How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and neck long throughout each punch.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
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Lift one leg off the ground, finding your balance on the standing leg.
- 3
Engage your core and maintain an upright posture.
- 4
Extend one arm across your body in a punching motion.
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Alternate the punching arm while keeping the same leg lifted.
- 6
Continue alternating punches for the desired duration before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your standing knee to avoid locking it, which can lead to injury. Engage your core throughout the movement to help with balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elevated foot toward the floor
- ✕Punching downward instead of straight across
- ✕Letting the floating hip rotate outward