The Overhead Push Press is a strength and conditioning exercise that combines overhead press and squat elements. This compound movement targets several muscle groups: The overhead push press should not be confused with the overhead press because we often see people trying to do the overhead press, which starts to morph into the push press. Some people …
Mountain climber exercise is a bodyweight exercise primarily targeting the core and lower body muscles. It simulates the climbing motion on a horizontal plane, hence the name “mountain climber.” Army PRT Mountain Climber Exercise The Mountain Climber is the third exercise in Conditioning Drill 1; this climbing exercise develops your ability to quickly power out of …
The Supine Bicycle, also called Bicycle Crunches, is a core body exercise targeting the abs, particularly the rectus abdominis and oblique muscles. The Supine Bicycle is the second exercise in Conditioning Drill Two, which strengthens the abdomen’s muscles and controls the trunk’s rotation. Conditioning Drill 2, Exercise 2: Supine Bicycle Purpose: This exercise strengthens the abdomen muscles …
The Straight Arm Pull is an upper-body exercise that helps develop strength and endurance in the muscles of the shoulders, back, and arms. The Straight Arm Pull Up is the First Exercise in Climbing Drill One. This exercise develops the soldier’s ability to initiate the pull-up motion, maintain grip, and contract upper back and shoulder …
The Swimmer is a key exercise in the conditioning drill designed to strengthen multiple body parts. Army Swimmer PRT Exercise The Swimmer mainly focuses on strengthening what’s often referred to as the “posterior chain” of muscles. This chain includes: The posterior chain is vital for maintaining good posture and balance, making the Swimmer an essential …
Pull-ups are one of the most difficult and effective exercises for the upper body. These exercises are great for shaping and strengthening the upper body. To ensure proper recovery after intense workouts like pull-ups, consider incorporating a recovery tool from Roflex Recovery into your routine. In this article, I’ll tell you how to learn pull-ups, …
The Flexed Arm Hang is a strength training exercise primarily targeting your back, arms, and shoulder muscles. The flexed arm hang workout is the first exercise in Climbing Drill 2; it develops the soldier’s upper body muscular endurance, enabling them to sustain the up position. The other four exercises in climbing drill 2 are as follows: The flexed arm …
CLIMBING DRILL 2, EXERCISE 4: LEG TUCK Purpose: This exercise develops the abdominal, hip flexor, and grip strength essential to climbing a rope (Figure 9-32). Starting Position: Extended hang using the alternating grip, left or right. Cadence: SLOW Count: Check Points: Precaution: Refer to paragraph 9-43 for spotting.
Half Squat Laterals is a specific Army PRT Conditioning Drill 3 exercise involving plyometric movements, combining upper and lower body skills, and anaerobic endurance. It requires the individual to perform half squat step hops to the left and right while maintaining a proper trunk orientation. Purpose: Starting Position: Cadence: Count: Check Points: Precaution: Benefits of …
The Single Leg Deadlift is a lower-body workout exercise targeting the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles, engaging the core and helping to improve balance and stability. Single leg deadlift is the second exercise in Conditioning Drill Three. This exercise develops strength and flexibility in the lower back and lower extremities. There are nine more exercises in Conditioning Drill …