4 players, 2 working, 2 resting/replacing tackle tubes Together lift a tackle tube Then run an tackle another tackle tube to the floor Pop back up, run to the lift Repeat Work for 2 mins then switch with resting pair Repeat for as many reps as needed
Keeping lifting technique while tired Quick line-out lifting, should be able to execute well as soon as they're both there Teamwork in pairs Extension; lift a person who is also tackling a tube.
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