- 2 players get into a strong T.O.P position.
- Another player starts to to standing press ups on to the heads of the 2 players.
- This encoruages neck and core strenth essential for a safe scrum.
Tower of Power
Feet
Knees
Core
Hips
Elbows
Scaps
Chest
Head
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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