How to do it
Transfer your weight onto the stepping foot as you extend the punch across.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands in fists near your chin.
- 2
Take a step to the side with one foot and simultaneously punch diagonally across your body with the opposite hand.
- 3
Bring your foot back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 4
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Keep your movements dynamic and explosive to increase heart rate and engage the full range of targeted muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Punching straight ahead instead of diagonally
- ✕Dropping the guard hand below chin level
- ✕Stepping and punching with same-side limbs