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Two elite movers stylistically getting it done in very different ways. Fundamentally, they are similar. Front foot down, then throw, is the feeling you want. Allow your delivery to happen, get to a strong position at foot strike, then bring down the house. Well timed intensity. Stay sideways as...

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