5-Minute Self-Defense Workout: Get a Striking Body
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- Before You Begin
- Horizontal Elbow Strike
- Uppercut Elbow Strike
- Turning Palm Strike
- Knee Strike
- Back Elbow Strike
- Twisting Elbow Strike
This express workout includes 6 martial arts moves that build strength and body confidence.
Before You Begin
Get stronger and more self-assured by learning these basic self-defense moves, courtesy of Joanne Harris, creator of the Urban KnockOut DVD ($14.98; urbanknockout.com). Engage your muscles at the end of every strike, and keep your knees and elbows soft. Do each move 10 times; switch sides and continue alternating to reach five minutes.
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