PURPOSE
The Rear Lunge to Press is the fifth exercise in Landmine Drill 2.
It requires coordination and strength of arm, shoulder, trunk, and leg muscles as they move in the sagittal plane.
The Figure above breaks down a 4-count version of the exercise as a Soldier conducts it.
CADENCE
4-count version
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Rear Lunge to Press is the Straddle Stance position with the landmine held in both hands at chest height.
COUNT
● On count 1, take an exaggerated step back with the left leg while simultaneously raising the landmine overhead.
● The foot will be far enough back to prevent the heel from being on the ground, and the landmine will be raised so that there is a straight line from the hands through the shoulders, hips, and knees to the rear heel.
● On count 2, return to the starting position.
● On count 3, repeat the lunging motion with the right leg.
● On count 4, return to the starting position.
This completes one repetition of the exercise.
REPETITIONS
● Complete this exercise 5–10 times.