PURPOSE
The Pull-Up is the third exercise in Climbing Drills 1 and 2.
This exercise develops the Soldier’s ability to pull up without using the legs.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it with two spotters to assist:
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Pull-Up is the Straight-Arm Hang using the closed overhand grip.
If the Soldier states, “No spotter needed,” the two spotters are not required.
Otherwise, the spotters assume the Straddle Stance position with staggered legs in the front and back of the exerciser.
The front spotter places palms toward the exerciser at chest height to support the exerciser if his or her grip fails.
The rear spotter holds the exerciser’s feet against his or her thighs or abdomen to support the movement up.
Once the Soldier is up, the rear spotter stops assisting.
COUNT
● On the command, “UP,” flex the elbows, raising the body in a straight line until the head is above the bar.
● On the command, “DOWN,” return to the starting position.
REPETITIONS
Repeat the exercise 5–10 times.
● The spotters may assist in guiding the exerciser to the foot pegs after the command “DOWN” prior to the command “DISMOUNT.”
CHECK POINTS:
● Throughout the exercise, keep the feet together.
● Throughout the exercise, the arms shoulder-width, palms facing away from the body, with the thumbs around the bar.
PRECAUTION:
Refer to paragraph 9-42 for spotting.