APFT Calisthenics Exercises Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training The following are some common APFT calisthenic exercises. Side-Straddle Hop Position: Assume the position of attention. Action: (1) Jump slightly into the air while moving the legs more than shoulder-width apart, swinging the arms overhead and clapping the … [Read more...]

APFT Aquatic Exercises Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training Side Leg-Raises. Stand in chest to shoulder-deep water with either side of the body at arm's length to the wall of the pool, and grasp the edge with the nearest hand. Raise the outside leg sideward and upward from the hip. Next, pull the leg down to the starting position. … [Read more...]

APFT Obstacle Course Exercises (Conditioning) Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training CONDITIONING OBSTACLE COURSES If possible, an obstacle course should be shaped like a horseshoe or figure eight so that the finish is close to the start. Also, signs should be placed to show the route. A course usually ranges from 300 to 450 yards … [Read more...]

APFT Rifle Drills Exercises Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training Rifle drills are suitable activities for fitness training while bivouacking or during extended time in the field. In most situations, the time consumed in drawing weapons makes this activity cumbersome for garrison use. However, it is a good conditioning activity, and … [Read more...]