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Outside Magazine, July 2004

Bodywork: Whitewater Rafting Workouts
Power Stroke
Body-Weight Squat, Dead Lift, and Push Press

By Lindsay Yaw


Intro | Rapid Stamina Program | Body-Weight Squat, Dead Lift, & Push Press | Power Clean, Pull-Up, & Front Squat | Sit-Up, Push-Up, & Stiff-Legged Dead Lift

outdoor adventure image
Illustration by Tomer Hanuka


#1 BODY-WEIGHT SQUAT
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold your arms out in front of your body. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Spring back to standing.

Illustration by Tomer Hanuka


#2 DEAD LIFT
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, bend your knees and hips, squat, and grab a light barbell. While keeping your back straight, drive yourself back upright.

Illustration by Tomer Hanuka


#3 PUSH PRESS
With your feet shoulder width apart, lift a lightweight bar to your upper chest with your hands outside your shoulders. In one motion, dip your hips down into a quarter squat, then spring back to standing and lift the bar overhead. Lower bar and repeat.


Next Page: Power Clean, Pull-Up, and Front Squat

Intro | Rapid Stamina Program | Body-Weight Squat, Dead Lift, & Push Press | Power Clean, Pull-Up, & Front Squat | Sit-Up, Push-Up, & Stiff-Legged Dead Lift

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