Exercises such as the push-up, sit-up, parallel bar dip, and chin-up/pull-up, on the other hand, can effectively be used in the conditioning period to develop muscular endurance or muscular strength.
Poorly-coordinated soldiers, however, will derive the greatest benefit from many of these exercises.Īlthough calisthenics have some value when included in a CR circuit or when exercising to music, for the average soldier, calisthenics such as the bend and reach, squat bender, lunger, knee bender, and side-straddle hop can best be used in the warm-up and cool down periods.
They can help develop coordination, CR and muscular endurance, flexibility, and strength. Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness TrainingĬalisthenics can be used to exercise most of the major muscle groups of the body.
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