PURPOSE
The first exercise in the Hip Stability Drill is the Lateral Leg Raise..
This exercise strengthens lateral hip and upper leg muscles
Figure 4-1 illustrates the Lateral Leg Raise.
CADENCE
Soldiers conduct the movement in formation at a slow cadence:
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Lateral Leg Raise is the Sitting position.
Soldiers move to a right side-lying position, with legs extended together, left leg on top of the right.
Support trunk off the ground with the right elbow.
Bend the elbow to 90 degrees and place it directly below the shoulder.
Make a fist with the right hand and rest it on the ground, thumb up.
Place the left hand across the stomach.
COUNT
● On the count of 1, raise the left leg a short distance above the right leg.
Control the movement to the end point where the left foot will be 6–8 inches above the right foot.
● On count 2, return to the starting position.
● On count 3, repeat count 1.
● On count 4, return to the first starting position.
REPETITIONS
Repeat 5–10 times.
CHANGE POSITION
● On the command, “CHANGE POSITION, MOVE,” swing the legs toward the front of the formation, swiveling on the buttocks into the second starting position—the left side-lying position—with the trunk supported on the left elbow.
● Complete the same series of repetitions with the right leg and hip.
COMMANDS:
● Starting Position, MOVE.
● Ready, EXERCISE.
● Change Position, MOVE.
● Ready, EXERCISE.
● Starting Position, MOVE.
● Position of Attention, MOVE.
CHECK POINTS:
● Face to the front of the formation, maintaining a generally straight line with the body.
● On counts 1 and 3, keep the knee of the raised leg straight and the foot pointing forward.
The top leg raises no more than 6-8 inches above the ground.
● Place the top hand over the stomach throughout the exercise.
PRECAUTION:
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