Side-Step Punch Jack
Jack up your heart rate! Side-Step Punch Jacks combine cardio and strength for a fun, full-body workout. Get fit and feel the burn!
The Side-Step Punch Jack mainly works the chest and traps, with help from the core and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side-Step Punch Jack Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Secondary
Obliques; Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Side-Step Punch Jack Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Side-Step Punch Jack
Start by standing up straight with your feet together and arms down at your sides.
Quickly step to the side with one foot, while simultaneously raising your arms out to the sides and above your head, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
As you bring your arms overhead, execute a punch with one arm, extending it fully. Make sure to rotate your torso slightly to engage your core muscles.
Bring the punching arm back to the center as you step your feet back together and lower your arms back down to your sides.
Repeat the movement, this time stepping to the other side and punching with the opposite arm.
Continue alternating sides for the desired amount of time or repetitions, maintaining a rhythm and keeping your movements brisk to maintain the cardio aspect.
Make sure to maintain proper form by keeping your core engaged and your back straight, avoiding locking of the knees or elbows. Adjust the intensity by increasing the speed of the side steps and punches or by incorporating a lower or higher step.
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Side-Step Punch Jack FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Step Punch Jack work?
The Side-Step Punch Jack mainly works the chest and traps, with help from the core and back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and trapezius.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Step Punch Jack?
None. The Side-Step Punch Jack is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Side-Step Punch Jack variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Air Punch March, Alternating Punching, Across-Body Punch Jack and Curtsey Cross Punch.
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