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Turn Punch Twist

Punch and twist your way to a stronger core! This exercise targets your obliques and upper body for a full-body burn.

The Turn Punch Twist mainly works the core, with help from the chest and back. You'll need: boxing gloves.

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Required Equipment

Boxing Gloves
Boxing Gloves

Turn Punch Twist Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Lats (latissimus dorsi)

Turn Punch Twist Variations and Alternatives

How to do the Turn Punch Twist

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your knees slightly bent, and maintain a stable, athletic stance.

  2. Place your hands up near your face in a defensive boxing position, with fists clenched.

  3. Engage your core and keep your hips slightly facing forward as you prepare to execute the punch.

  4. Rotate your torso to the right, pivoting on the ball of your left foot, and extend your left arm forward, performing a punch. Your right arm should remain in the defensive position.

  5. As you punch, ensure to exhale, focusing on the twist of your torso to engage the oblique muscles.

  6. Quickly retract your left fist back to the defensive position while returning your torso to the center.

  7. Immediately rotate your torso to the left, pivoting on the ball of your right foot, and extend your right arm forward to execute the punch.

  8. Continue the sequence, alternating between left and right punches, with a controlled twist of the torso for each punch.

  9. Perform the exercise for a set number of repetitions or time, focusing on maintaining good form, a tight core, and controlled, continuous movements.

Remember to warm up before starting the workout and cool down afterward. If you're a beginner, start slowly to get the form right before increasing speed or intensity.

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Turn Punch Twist FAQs

What muscles does the Turn Punch Twist work?

The Turn Punch Twist mainly works the core, with help from the chest and back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Turn Punch Twist?

Boxing gloves.

What workout day should the Turn Punch Twist go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Turn Punch Twist variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Side Duck & Punch, Boxing, Burpee Twist and Diagonal Punch.

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