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Double Front-Leg Punch Lift

Punch up your cardio! Lift, punch, repeat for a full-body burn. Great for coordination & core strength.

The Double Front-Leg Punch Lift mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Double Front-Leg Punch Lift Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)

How to do the Double Front-Leg Punch Lift

Instructions for "Double Punch Front Leg Lift":

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.

  2. Engage your core to maintain balance throughout the exercise.

  3. Simultaneously lift your left leg straight in front of you while maintaining a tight core, keeping your leg straight and raising it as high as possible without compromising your posture.

  4. As you lift your left leg, perform a double punching motion with your arms by extending them straight out in front of your chest, as if you were punching with both fists.

  5. Hold the leg lift with your leg parallel to the ground (or as close to parallel as you can manage) for a brief moment while maintaining the double punch extension with your arms.

  6. Lower your leg and arms back to the starting position and repeat the movement with your right leg this time and the double punch.

  7. Alternate legs with each repetition and perform the punches each time you lift a leg.

  8. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of reps and sets, ensuring you maintain good form throughout the exercise.

Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise and to focus on controlled movements. You can increase the difficulty by holding the lift longer or adding ankle weights. Always ensure to warm up before exercising and to cool down afterwards.

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Double Front-Leg Punch Lift FAQs

What muscles does the Double Front-Leg Punch Lift work?

The Double Front-Leg Punch Lift mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Double Front-Leg Punch Lift?

None. The Double Front-Leg Punch Lift is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What are some Double Front-Leg Punch Lift variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Alternating In-Place Front-Kick Arm Circles, Double Punch Knee Raise, Downward Punch and Forward Punch Lunge.

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