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The Snow Block Carver

March 2016

A whole body workout. Also helps when you're building an igloo or giant snow castle.

By Samia Madwar

Kam Hogan, Yellowknife Racquet Club fitness instructor. Photos by Hannah Eden/Up Here

Kam Hogan, Yellowknife Racquet Club fitness instructor. Photos by Hannah Eden/Up Here

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1) With a dumbbell in your left hand, stand with your feet a little bit wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Twist your torso, rotating your feet so that your toes are pointing to the right, and bring the weight down to the inside of your right knee. 

2) Bending your left elbow, bring the dumbbell to shoulder height as you twist your torso again so that it is square with your hips. 

3) Then straighten your left arm to lift the dumbbell above your head.

The workout: Repeat this move 10 times per set, and work your way up to three sets on each side.

March 2016

Photo by Hannah Eden/Up Here

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