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- 01Lift the sandbag into a tight bear hug against your chest.
- 02Set your feet in a squat stance and brace around the shifting load.
- 03Descend by bending your hips and knees while keeping the bag close.
- 04Maintain full-foot pressure and knee alignment at your deepest controlled position.
- 05Drive through both feet to stand and resecure the bear hug.
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