2-3. The Front Leaning Rest promotes stability in the shoulders, trunk, and hips in preparation for controlled movement to the ground.
The Front Leaning Rest is the resting position for the Hand-Release Push-Up in the AFT.
Soldiers use this position to train their body’s transition to and from the ground.
From the Squat Position, start the movement to the Front Leaning Rest.
After shifting the body weight from the feet to the hands, thrust both feet rearwards, landing with the feet together.
The Soldier should control the hips so that they do not dip to the ground when the feet land.
From the heels to the top of the head, the body should form a straight line.
This is the standard position of rest during the Hand-Release Push-Up (known as HRP)—the index finger is inside the outside edge of the shoulder.
Figure 2-3 illustrates the front leaning rest position.
