- The Recovery Drill (RD) exercises do not require a verbal cadence.
- Transition into the starting position and each exercise position occurs upon the PRT leader’s commands.
- During the toughening phase, hold each exercise position for 20 seconds, and during the sustaining phase of recovery, hold for 20-30 seconds.
- The leader does not vocally count the seconds.
Army PRT Recovery Drill
The Army PRT Recovery Drill has 8 exercises:
- Overhead Arm Pull
- Rear Lunge
- Extend and Flex
- Thigh Stretch
- Single-Leg Over
- Groin Stretch
- Calf Stretch
- Hamstring Stretch
New Recovery Drill Exercises
- Groin Stretch
- Calf Stretch
- Hamstring Stretch
This is how he conducts recovery exercise 1, overhead arm pull:
Exercise 1: Overhead Arm Pull
Command to Begin:
- PRT leader: “THE OVERHEAD ARM PULL.”
- Soldiers’ response: “THE OVERHEAD ARM PULL.”
Move to the starting position:
- PRT leader: “Starting Position, MOVE.”
- Soldiers transition to the starting position, adopting a straddle stance with hands on hips.
Initiating the Stretch (Left Side):
- PRT leader: “Ready, STRETCH.”
- Soldiers follow by:
- Raising the left arm overhead.
- Placing the left hand behind the head.
- Grasping above the left elbow with the right hand.
- Pulling to the right and leaning the body to the right.
- Maintaining this position for 20-30 seconds.
Return to the starting position:
- PRT leader: “Starting Position, MOVE.”
- Soldiers return to the starting position.
Initiating the Stretch (right side):
- PRT leader: “Change Position, Ready, STRETCH.”
- Soldiers proceed by:
- Raising the right arm overhead.
- Placing the right hand behind the head.
- Grasping above the right elbow with the left hand.
- Pulling to the left and leaning the body to the left.
- Holding this position for 20-30 seconds.
Return to the starting position:
- PRT leader: “Starting Position, MOVE.”
- Soldiers revert to the starting position.
Concluding the Exercise:
- PRT leader: “Position of Attention, MOVE.”
- Soldiers promptly assume the position of attention.
Recovery Drill
The recovery drill exercises:
- Overhead Arm Pull
- Rear Lunge
- Extend and Flex
- Thigh Stretch
- Single-Leg Over
- Groin Stretch
- Calf Stretch
- Hamstring Stretch
The Army Recovery Drill is designed to help soldiers cool down and recover after rigorous physical activities.
Here’s an overview of the exercises:
Overhead Arm Pull
- Purpose: Stretches the muscles of the shoulders and the lateral torso.
- Execution: Raise one arm overhead, place the hand behind the head, and gently pull with the opposite hand on the elbow, leaning to the side.
Rear Lunge
- Purpose: Stretches the hip flexors and the muscles of the anterior lower leg.
- Execution: Step back with one foot and bend both knees, lowering the back knee towards the ground while keeping the front shin vertical.
Extend and Flex
- Purpose: Stretches the muscles of the lower back, obliques, and hip flexors.
- Execution: From a seated position, extend one leg out and flex the opposite knee. Reach towards the extended foot with both hands.
Thigh Stretch
- Purpose: Stretches the quadriceps muscles.
- Execution: From a standing position, bend one knee and bring the heel towards the buttocks, holding the ankle with the hand.
Single-Leg Over
- Purpose: Stretches the muscles of the hips and lower back.
- Execution: From a seated position, place one foot on the opposite knee. Gently press down on the raised knee while leaning forward.
Groin Stretch
- Purpose: Stretches the adductor muscles.
- Execution: Sit down and bring the soles of the feet together. Gently press down on the knees using the elbows while leaning forward.
Calf Stretch
- Purpose: Stretches the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
- Execution: From a standing position, step one foot back and press the heel into the ground, keeping the leg straight.
Hamstring Stretch
- Purpose: Stretches the muscles of the posterior thigh.
- Execution: From a seated position, extend one leg out and bend forward at the waist, reaching for the toes.
Recovery Drill Exercises
- Exercise 1: Overhead Arm Pull
- Exercise 2: Rear Lunge
- Exercise 3: Extend and Flex
- Exercise 4: Thigh Stretch
- Exercise 5: Single-Leg Over
- Exercise 6: Groin Stretch
- Exercise 7: Calf Stretch
- Exercise 8: Hamstring Strech
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Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, he graduated from George State University with an MBA in Actuarial Science. His hobbies include beach volleyball, hiking, fishing, and lifting weights
George is also a certified nutritionist with a passion for health and fitness.
Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, he graduated from George State University with an MBA in Actuarial Science. His hobbies include beach volleyball, hiking, fishing, and lifting weights
George is also a certified nutritionist with a passion for health and fitness.
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1SG Tony Haggerty
Wednesday 24th of April 2024
On the hamstring stretch, it says to extend one leg out under the execution when it should say to extend both legs. Even the picture shows both legs extended.