STRENGTH TRAINING MACHINE DRILL, EXERCISE 6: OVERHEAD PRESS Purpose: This exercise develops strength in the arm and shoulder muscles (Figure 6-36). Starting Position: The Soldier assumes a seated position with the feet firmly on the ground. The Soldier adjusts the seat to achieve a 90-degree angle between the Soldier’s upper and lower arms, with the shoulders directly …
Shoulder stability is essential to overall upper body strength, as it supports the efficient and safe movement of your arms and shoulders. The shoulder stability drill effectively promotes joint stability and muscular strength while reducing the risk of injury in the shoulder area. The Army PRT Shoulder Stability Drill (SSD) is an essential component of the Army Physical …
When Soldiers fail to meet APFT standards or unit goals, leaders should consider many factors that may contribute to these failures, including: TIME IN TRAINING The Soldier who is fresh out of IMT may have a level of physical performance below the minimum threshold of his gaining unit. He may be a borderline APFT performer …
Extend and Flex exercises are simple stretching movements involving repeatedly extending or flexing individual body parts. They work to loosen up muscles and joints, improve the range of motion, and prepare the body for further exercise. When you flex those muscles and pose, squeezing your muscles tight, it creates tension within your muscles. The longer …
The Hip Stability Drill consists of five exercises designed to enhance the flexibility and muscular endurance of a soldier’s hip and leg muscles. The Hip Stability Drill exercises are lateral leg raise, medial leg raise, bent-leg lateral raise, single-leg tuck, and single-leg over. These exercises target muscles that are the primary movers and stabilizers of the hip; these include …
4 For The Core is a specialized Army PRT drill that tests a soldier’s core muscles’ stability, strength, and endurance. Army 4 for the Core Exercises The following are the Army four for the core exercises: Understanding the Core and its Importance Implementation of the “4 For The Core” Routine (4C) Commands for 4C Exercises Exercises 1 and 3 (Bent leg raise and Back bridge) …
The lateral leg raise, often referred to as the ‘side-lying leg lift’ or ‘side leg lift,’ stands out as a potent exercise to activate various muscle groups simultaneously. Army PRT Lateral Leg Raises The lateral leg raise is the first hip stability drill exercise. This exercise strengthens the lateral hip and upper leg muscles. Lateral leg …
The Bent Leg Raise is an exercise that primarily targets the abdominal muscles, specifically the lower abs. It’s an effective workout for enhancing your core strength and stability. The bent leg raise exercise requires the flexibility and endurance of each body; some people think it is easy to cause leg fatigue, but deep learning will …
Leg tucks and twists are challenging and complex exercises that strengthen all body muscles. It is a complete-body workout. Army PRT Leg Tuck and Twist Exercise Overview The leg tuck and twist is the fourth exercise in conditioning drill 1. This is an advanced bodyweight exercise that: Purpose: Starting Position Cadence: Count: Check Points: Precautions: Demonstration …
The single-leg tuck is a challenging and effective exercise popular for toning down abdominal muscles. It comes in many variations, such as: Some of these complicated variations are used in army training. Here, we are discussing the essential single-leg tuck exercise that can be done at home. Army PRT Single-Leg Tuck Exercise Purpose: Starting Position …