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HANDS ON BACK

Hands-on Back
Hands-on Back

PURPOSE

The Hands-on Back is the third exercise in Running Drill 4.

This exercise prevents bending at the waist.

The figure above breaks down the exercise as an individual Soldier conducts it:

STARTING POSITION

The starting position for the Hands-on Back is the upright torso with the foot, hips, and shoulders in alignment with the hands placed on the small of the back.

COUNT

● From the starting position, run a short distance or 3–5 seconds.

REPETITIONS

Repeat this movement up to 5 times before running a short distance or 3–5 seconds without the hands on the back.