PURPOSE
The Alternate Twist Jump is the seventh exercise in Running Drill 2.
This exercise strengthens muscles of the hips and legs and multi-planar balance and coordination.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as an individual Soldier conducts it:
STARTING POSITION
The starting position is the Straddle Stance position with arms relaxed at the side.
COUNT
● From the starting position, jump and twist the hips and legs to the left, landing in a staggered stance with the left foot forward.
● Pause before jumping and twisting back to the right to return to the starting position.
● From the starting position, jump and twist the hips and legs to the right, landing in a staggered stance with the right foot forward.
● Pause before jumping and twisting again to the left to return to the starting position.
● Keep the shoulders and head facing forward throughout the movement.
REPETITIONS
● Progress to completing 5–10 repetitions before running a short distance or for 3–5 seconds.