Jumping-Jack Punch
Get your heart pumping! Jumping-Jack Punches combine cardio with a core workout in one fun, energetic move.
The Jumping-Jack Punch mainly works the chest and core, with help from the back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Jumping-Jack Punch Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Jumping-Jack Punch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Jumping-Jack Punch
Instructions for Jumping Jack Punch:<br>1. Start by standing with your feet together and your arms at your sides.<br>2. Jump and spread your feet out to the side while simultaneously raising your arms to shoulder height and punching out forward with one arm.<br>3. Quickly jump again, bringing your feet back together and your arms back to your sides, while pulling the punching arm back in.<br>4. Alternate the punching arm with each rep.<br>5. Focus on maintaining a smooth and continuous motion, jumping lightly on the balls of your feet and engaging your core throughout the exercise.<br>6. Perform the exercise for the desired number of reps and sets, ensuring you maintain proper form and control throughout.<br><br>Additional Tips:<br>Remember to warm up...
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Jumping-Jack Punch FAQs
What muscles does the Jumping-Jack Punch work?
The Jumping-Jack Punch mainly works the chest and core, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Jumping-Jack Punch?
None. The Jumping-Jack Punch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Jumping-Jack Punch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Air Punch March, Clap Jack, Across-Body Punch Jack and Curtsey Cross Punch.
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