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The Lumberjack Tabata, [Battle] Ax Mechanics & “Don’t Be a Rubber Maid” by Mark Hatmaker

This offering is an Old-School PT Challenge, a mini tutorial on form, and a bit of a finger wag at an aspect of “functional” training. First the PT Challenge: The Lumberjack Tabata Gear ·         You ·         An Eastern Single-Bit Ax [you can go double-bit but you won’t be shifting surfaces.] ·         A downed log to work [or if you’ve got a tree that needs to be felled, you’ve got a twofer—conditioning and chores—you’re welcome.] ·         A timer set to Tabata Intervals. The Protocol ·         Hit that timer and chop furiously for 20 seconds. ·         Rest for a strict 10 seconds. ·         Then back on the stick for 20 more seconds. ·         You do this for a t...