Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Top to Forward Punches.
A standing shadow-boxing drill where you alternate punching from an overhead position down to a forward horizontal position, engaging the chest, front deltoids, and triceps. The combined overhead-to-forward arc challenges shoulder mobility and endurance while providing a cardiovascular stimulus.
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The Standing Top to Forward Punches is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.