Geaux Health & Fitness Magazine June 2014 | Page 9

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DB Thruster
Difficulty: Medium
Why we do it: Power, Strength, Stamina, Balance, Flexibility, Coordination
How we do it: Performed with a pair of dumbbells, kettlebells, or a barbell, begin standing with
the weight resting on your shoulders and elbows as far forward as possible.  Initiate movement by
bringing your hips down into a full squat with hip crease going below the knee.  When below parallel
is reached, explode up to standing and finish by pressing the weight out overhead all in one motion.  Lower
the weight back down to your shoulders and repeat.

Double Under
Difficulty: Medium to High
Why we do it: Cardio, Stamina, Accuracy, Speed, Coordination
How we do it:  The movement is performed with a jump rope, preferably a speed or cable
rope.  It’s the same thing we did as kids but now we’re passing the rope under our feet twice
per jump.  Keep your hands and elbows tight to the body whil