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Split Stance Overhead Towel Slam - Double Clutch
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- HOW: Begin by holding a towel in a split stance position with one leg back with your toes pushing into the ground. The front leg’s knee is slightly bent and your weight is evenly distributed between both legs. Position the towell overhead with both arms. Double clutch whipping the towel straight down and pausing in the middle of the throw and restarting the motion from the top. Slam the towel down on the second downward motion.
- FEEL: You should feel your leg muscles working while maintaining the split stance position. You will also feel your core and arm muscles working while throwing the towel.
- COMPENSATION: Maintain the split stance position, don’t lean to either side.
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