HANDS ON BELLY

PURPOSE

The Hands-on Belly is the fourth exercise in Running Drill 4.

This exercise increases the awareness of not 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 Belly is the upright torso with the foot, hips, and shoulders in alignment with the hands on the belly.

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 belly.