Cross Punch Roll-up

Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques

Cross Punch Roll-up focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Hips, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cross Punch Roll-up with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Engage your core and prepare to move.

  2. 2

    Bring your right fist across your body to the left side while pivoting on your left foot, rotating your hips and shoulders to the left.

  3. 3

    Roll your body down by bending at your waist, letting your hands reach towards the floor. Then, roll back up by engaging your core, stacking your spine one vertebra at a time until you're standing tall.

Tips for Success

These tips will help you perform Cross Punch Roll-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.

  • Keep your knees slightly bent to protect your joints during the movement.

  • Avoid rounding your back; keep your spine straight as you roll down and roll up.

  • Focus on using your core to control the motion and maintain balance throughout the exercise.

Secondary Muscles

While Cross Punch Roll-up primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Cross Punch Roll-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cross Punch Roll-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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