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LOW BACK SPARING TORSO TRAINING
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tai Tran received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from California State University, Northridge and his Master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning. After completing his Master’s degree under the mentorship of Dr. Lee Brown, he received an opportunity to pursue his PhD at Edith Cowan University ??%???????Q???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????)?????M????????????!?????M??????????????!????A?????????
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