CLIMBING DRILL 1

STRAIGHT-ARM PULL
1. This is a two-count exercise that is always performed at a MODERATE cadence.
2. The starting position for the straight-arm pull is the Straight-Arm Hang using the
closed overhand grip.
3. The spotters assume the Straddle Stance position with staggered legs in front and
behind the exerciser. The front and rear spotter places palms toward the exerciser at
chest height to support the exerciser if his or her grip fails. The rear spotter assists in
guiding the exerciser to the foot pegs on the climbing bar.
4. On the command UP, this being count one, keep the arms straight while pulling the
body upward using the shoulders and upper back muscles only. Throughout the
exercise, keep the feet together not crossed.
5. On the command DOWN, this being count two, return to the starting position and
sound off with the number of repetitions performed or halt depending on the inflection of
the drill sergeant’s voice.

HEEL HOOK
1. This is a two-count exercise that is always performed at a SLOW cadence.
2. The starting position for the heel hook is the extended hang using the alternating grip,
left or right with the dominate hand toward the rear.
3. The spotters assume the Straddle Stance position with staggered legs on either side
of the exerciser. Each spotter prepares to assist by positioning one hand behind and off
the back of the knee and the low back. They will be always prepared to assist in the
movement and catch the exerciser if his or her grip fails.
4. On the command, UP, this being count one, flex the elbows, knees, and hips to raise
both feet above the bar, crossing one ankle over the other. On the command, DOWN,
this being count two, return to the starting position and sound off with the number of
repetitions performed or halt depending on the inflection of the drill sergeant’s voice.
5. The spotters may assist in guiding the exerciser to the foot pegs after the command
“DOWN” prior to the command “DISMOUNT.”

PULL UP
1. This is a two-count exercise that is always performed at a MODERATE cadence.
2. The starting position for the pull up is the extended hang using the closed overhand
grip.
3. The spotters assume the Straddle Stance position with staggered legs in the front
and back of the exerciser with the palms facing towards the exerciser at chest height.
4. On the command, UP, this being count one, flex the elbows, raising the body in a
straight line until the head is above the bar.
5. On the command, DOWN, this being count two, return to the starting position and
sound off with the number of repetitions performed or halt depending on the inflection of
the drill sergeant’s voice.

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LEG TUCK
1. This is a two-count exercise that is always performed at a SLOW cadence.
2. The starting position for the Leg Tuck is the Straight-Arm Hang using the closed
alternating overhand grip.
3. The spotters assume the Straddle Stance positions on either side of the exerciser.
Each spotter prepares to assist by positioning one hand behind the back of the knee
and the low back.
4. On the command, UP, this being count one, flex the elbows and hips raising the legs
until the thighs touch the elbows.
5. On the command, DOWN, this being count two, return to the starting position and
sound off with the number of repetitions performed or halt depending on the inflection of
the drill sergeant’s voice.

ALTERNATE GRIP PULL UP

1. This is a two-count exercise that is always performed at a MODERATE cadence.
2. The starting position for the alternate grip pull up is the Straight-Arm Hang using the
closed alternating overhand grip.
3. The spotters assume the Straddle Stance position with staggered legs in the front
and back of the exerciser with the palms facing towards the exerciser at chest height.
4. On the command, UP, this being count one, flex the elbows and hips raising the body
so that the head moves to the side of the bar.
5. On the command, DOWN, this being count two, return to the starting position and
sound off with the number of repetitions performed or halt depending on the inflection of
the drill sergeant’s voice.