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FITNESSBobby Holland Hanton, Chris Hemsworth’s stu , takes hits
onthe job every day. His tips on bouncing ba d for the
average guy’s day-to-day – minus the explosions
When Life Goes oom!
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BYTYLER DASWICK// PHOTOGRAPHY BYPEROU//ILLUSTRATIONS BYSTEVE SANFORD
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SOMERSAULT
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HUMAN FLAG
SKILL LEVEL: 3
SKILL LEVEL: 4
SKILL LEVEL: 10
1 / Be Cool
In the little time you have,
try to keep your wits about
you: don’t flap or flail or
panic. Just commit and then
focus on the next steps.
1 / See It Coming
Before a guy throws
a punch, he’ll often telegraph
the swing. Your “enemy”
might tense his body, cock
his shoulder or clench his
teeth. Have him exaggerate
these moves in practice.
1 / Get Strong
This stunt will challenge your
obliques, shoulders and biceps in a
big way. Before attempting it, train
those key muscles by doing side
planks and wide-grip chin-ups.
2 / Attach Yourself
Find a pole and grip it where it feels
most comfortable, says Hanton,
about double shoulder-width apart.
3 / Raise the Flag
Elbows locked and core braced, kick
your legs towards your top hand.
Then gradually lower your legs
toward your midsection. As you
hold your legs out, keep your elbows
locked. Flap in the wind for efect.
2 / Land Loose
“Keep your chin on your
chest and your chest up,”
Hanton says. Don’t lock your
knees, otherwise the impact
will go entirely through your
legs. That’ll hurt pretty bad.
3 / Tuck and Roll
Distribute the blow of the
impact by rolling onto your
lats. These muscles will
act like built-in shock
absorbers. Plus
you’ll look legit.
2 / Stay Relaxed
“[ A punch] will vibrate down
your body,” Hanton says.
“So be quite loose in the
shoulders, hips and neck.”
This will also help you
react to the punch.
3 / L e a n w it h It
You’ll see the punch enter
your periphery and cross
your face. At this moment,
snap your neck around to
sell the impact. Badass!
Hanton says to attempt all stunts
under professional supervision.
And don’t sue us, please.
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