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STEVE COOK
HEAVY BAG WORK TIRE FLIP
“Keep your knees slightly bent, “It’s very similar to a deadlift,
one foot in front of the other. It’s except you’re starting in the dead-
not about punching the bag partic- lift position,” says Cook. “When the
ularly hard, but as fast as you can,” tire gets past your knees, you’re
Cook says. Be sure to alternate going to lean into the tire and push
between your lead hand and it away from you.”
power hand with quick fluidity.
DUMBBELL SNATCH BATTLE ROPES
“This is a great entry-level move “Battles ropes really work your
for Olympic lifts,” Cook says. “If you shoulders and get your heart rate
can do a single-arm snatch, essen- up,” Cook says. “They’re a great
tially you’re in the correct position exercise to superset with leg exer-
to do a barbell snatch. This works cises.” Grab both ends of the rope
your quads, glutes, lower back, and alternate pumping your arms
shoulders, and upper back.” to create waves in the ropes.
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