The back bridge exercise is a strength and flexibility movement involving arching the back into a bridge-like position; this targets muscles in the glutes, hamstrings, spine, and shoulders. If you are a beginner, you can start with comparatively easy variations of the back bridge, like short bridges, and raise the difficulty level to reach the full bridge pose. If you want …
AR 350-1 outlines the importance of Special Conditioning Programs (SCPs) for soldiers who have difficulty meeting either unit goals or the Army’s physical standards. Special Conditioning Programs are designed for soldiers who face challenges in achieving unit objectives or adhering to Army standards. Some of the Special Conditioning programs and exercises include: Key Objectives of …
The side bridge is a plank exercise to enhance abs and shoulder strength. The exercise can be challenging but is renowned for its health and strength-related benefits. Army PRT Side Bridge Exercise Start Position: Leg Positioning (Choose either option): Lift: Hold and Breathe: Switching Sides and Duration: Muscles Targeted How to Perform a Side Bridge …
The Quadraplex is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, especially your abs, lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. The Quadraplex exercise, also known as Bird Dog or Quadruped, is one of the best core strengthening exercises to add to your routine. It doesn’t require equipment other than a mat, making it easy to incorporate into almost any core strength training program. …
The Medial Leg Raise is an exercise that targets the medial muscles located in the inner part of your leg. The medial leg raises exercise is also used to strengthen your adductors on the inside portion of the knee. This article provides a step-by-step tutorial on correctly performing this exercise, its variations, and its associated benefits. How …
The single leg-over is the fifth exercise in the hip stability drill. This exercise develops flexibility of the hip and low back. Key Benefits: Army PRT Single-Leg Over Execution Duration: The movement is conducted in a formation for 30 to 60 seconds. Starting Position: Execution: Check Points: Key Points to remember: Muscles Worked: The single …
The Prone T Raise Exercise is a bodyweight workout targeting the shoulder muscles and upper back, specifically the rhomboids, deltoids, and rotator cuff muscles. The T raise is the second exercise for the shoulder stability drill, which is part of the Army Physical Readiness Training. Shoulder stability exercises can help improve posture, prevent shoulder injuries, and enhance …
CONDITIONING DRILL 1, MODIFIED EXERCISE 2: MODIFIED V-UP The starting position for this exercise is the supine position with the arms sideward or at 45 degrees to the body (according to profile limitations). Palms are downward and knees are bent at 90 degrees with the feet flat on the floor. The head may be on the …
PREPARATION DRILL, MODIFIED EXERCISE 7: MODIFIED FORWARD LUNGE The instructor may modify the forward lunge by decreasing the range of motion. As with all lunges, this one may restrict knee bend. The Soldier may keep the feet closer together than with the forward lunge. The Soldier concentrates on trying to gradually lower the body in …
CONDITIONING DRILL 1, MODIFIED EXERCISE 1: MODIFIED POWER JUMP The instructor may modify the power jump by decreasing the range of motion or limiting the use of the arms. The Soldier may use the modifications shown in Figure 6-84 to exercise within physical profile limitations. The Soldier works toward standard execution of the exercise. Figure 6-84. …