STANDARD
PURPOSE
The Overhead Arm Pull is the first exercise in the Recovery Drill.
This exercise develops the flexibility of joints in the arms, shoulders, and trunk.
Figure 16-1 illustrates the movement as Soldiers conduct it in a formation.
CADENCE
Recovery stretch held for 20–30 seconds
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Overhead Arm Pull is the Straddle Stance position with hands on hips.
COUNT
● When commanded, “READY, STRETCH,” raise the left arm overhead.
Grasp above the left elbow with the right hand and pull to the right, leaning the body to the right.
A stretch sensation should be felt in the left triceps muscle and flank.
Hold this position for 20–30 seconds.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE,” return to the starting position.
● On the command, “CHANGE POSITION, READY, STRETCH,” repeat the movement on the right side.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE,” return to the starting position.
CHECK POINTS:
● Throughout the exercise, keep the hips set and the abdominals tight.
● In positions 1 and 2, lean the body straight to the side, not to the front or back.
PRECAUTIONS:
N/A
OVERHEAD ARM PULL (MODIFIED)
PURPOSE
The Overhead Arm Pull can be modified by stretching the arms across the upper body instead of overhead.
If possible, perform the standard stretch on the uninjured arm.
Figure 16-9 illustrates the movement as Soldiers conduct it in a formation.
CADENCE
Recovery stretch held for 20–30 seconds
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the modified Overhead Arm Pull is the Straddle Stance position with hands on hips.
COUNT
● When commanded, “READY, STRETCH,” raise the left arm across the front of the chest.
Grasp above the left elbow with the right hand and pull to the right, leaning the body to the right.
A stretch sensation should be felt in the left triceps muscle and flank.
Hold this position for 20–30 seconds.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE” return to the starting position.
● On the command, “CHANGE POSITION, READY, STRETCH,” repeat the movement on the right side.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE,” return to the starting position, and then to the Position of Attention.