AR 350-1 outlines the importance of Special Conditioning Programs (SCPs) for soldiers who have difficulty meeting either unit goals or the Army’s physical standards.
Special Conditioning Programs are designed for soldiers who face challenges in achieving unit objectives or adhering to Army standards.
- These programs aim to enhance the physical readiness of soldiers and are conducted during normal duty hours. They are not punitive but rehabilitative in nature.
Some of the Special Conditioning programs and exercises include:
- Bent-Leg Raise
- Side Bridge
- Back Bridge
- Quadraplex
- Lateral Leg Raise
- Medial Leg Raise
- Bent-Leg Lateral Raise
- Single-Leg Tuck
- Single-Leg Over
- “I” Raise
- “T” Raise
- “Y” Raise
- “L” Raise
- “W” Raise
Key Objectives of Special Conditioning Programs
- APFT or Unit PRT Goal Failure: For soldiers who fail to meet Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) or unit Physical Readiness Training (PRT) goals.
- Soldiers on the Army Weight Control Program: Assistance for Soldiers enrolled in the Army Weight Control Program.
- Reconditioning: Programs designed for general physical reconditioning
Level I Reconditioning Drills and Activities
4 For The Core
Strengthening the core muscles for better stability and balance
- Exercise 1: Bent-Leg Raise
- Exercise 2: Side Bridge
- Exercise 3: Back Bridge
- Exercise 4: Quadraplex
Hip Stability Drill
Improves stability and strength in the hips.
- Exercise 1: Lateral Leg Raise
- Exercise 2: Medial Leg Raise
- Exercise 3: Bent-Leg Lateral Raise
- Exercise 4: Single-Leg Tuck
- Exercise 5: Single-Leg Over
Shoulder Stability Drill
Focuses on shoulder muscle groups for improved upper-body strength.
- Exercise 1: “I” Raise
- Exercise 2: “T” Raise
- Exercise 3: “Y” Raise
- Exercise 4: “L” Raise
- Exercise 5: “W” Raise
Level II Reconditioning Drills and Activities
Preparation Drill
General preparation exercises for enhanced physical readiness
- Exercise 1: Bend and Reach
- Exercise 2: Rear Lunge
- Exercise 3: High Jumper
- Exercise 4: Rower
- Exercise 5: Squat Bender
- Exercise 6: Windmill
- Exercise 7: Forward Lunge
- Exercise 8: Prone Row
- Exercise 9: Bent-Leg Body Twist
- Exercise 10: Push-Up
Conditioning Drill 1
Exercises for developing speed, strength, and agility
- Exercise 1: Power Jump
- Exercise 2: V-Up
- Exercise 3: Mountain Climber
- Exercise 4: Leg-Tuck and Twist
- Exercise 5: Single-Leg Push-Up
Military Movement Drill 1
To restore and recover physical capability post-drills.
- Exercise 1: Verticals
- Exercise 2: Laterals
- Exercise 3: Shuttle Sprint
Recovery Drill Exercises
- Exercise 1: Overhead Arm Pull
- Exercise 2: Rear Lunge
- Exercise 3: Extend and Flex
- Exercise 4: Thigh Stretch
- Exercise 5: Single-Leg Over
- Exercise 6: Groin Stretch
- Exercise 7: Calf Stretch
- Exercise 8: Hamstring Strech
Strength Training Machine Drill
- Exercise 1: Leg Press
- Exercise 1A: Modified Leg Press
- Exercise 1B: Single-Leg Press
- Exercise 2: Leg Curl
- Exercise 2A: Modified Leg Curl (Seated)
- Exercise 2B: Single-Leg Curl (Seated)
- Exercise 2C: Modified Leg Curl (Prone)
- Exercise 2D: Single-Leg Curl (Prone)
- Exercise 3: Heel Raise
- Exercise 3A: Single-Leg Heel Raise
- Exercise 4: Chest Press
- Exercise 4A: Modified Chest Press
- Exercise 4B: Single-Arm Chest Press
- Exercise 5: Seated Row
- Exercise 5A: Straight-Arm Seated Row
- Exercise 5B: Single-Arm Seated Row
- Exercise 6: Overhead Press
- Exercise 6A: Modified Overhead Press
- Exercise 6B: Single-Arm Overhead Press
- Exercise 7: Lat Pull-Down
- Exercise 7A: Straight-Arm Lat Pull-Down
- Exercise 7B: Single-Arm Lat Pull-Down
- Exercise 8: Lateral Raise
- Exercise 8A: Single-Arm Lateral Raise
- Exercise 9: Triceps Extension
- Exercise 9A: Modified Triceps Extension
- Exercise 9B: Single-Arm Triceps Extension
- Exercise 10: Biceps Curl
- Exercise 10A: Modified Biceps Curl
- Exercise 10B: Single-Arm Biceps Curl
- Exercise 11: Trunk Flexion
- Exercise 11 (modified): Modified Trunk Flexion
- Exercise 12: Trunk Extension
- Exercise 12 (modified): Modified Trunk Extension
Conclusion
Special Conditioning Programs, as outlined in AR 350-1, are critical for soldiers who need targeted physical conditioning to meet Army standards.
- They offer a balanced fitness approach, tackling areas like core strength, limb stability, and overall physical readiness.
- Strength and Mobility Exercises are also included in the Special Conditioning Programs.
- Each of these programs is finely tuned to aid in rehabilitating and strengthening soldiers to meet and exceed Army requirements.
George N. is the founder of ArmyPRT.com. While he never actually served in the United States Army, he has a passion for writing about military-related topics.
Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, he graduated from George State University with an MBA in Actuarial Science. His hobbies include beach volleyball, hiking, fishing, and lifting weights
George is also a certified nutritionist with a passion for health and fitness.
Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, he graduated from George State University with an MBA in Actuarial Science. His hobbies include beach volleyball, hiking, fishing, and lifting weights
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