The Bend and Reach

Check Points:
❑ From the Starting Position, ensure that Soldiers have their hips set,
their abdominals tight, and their arms fully extended overhead.
❑ The neck flexes to allow the gaze to the rear. This brings the head in
line with the bend of the trunk.
❑ The heels and feet remain flat on the ground.
❑ On Counts 2 and 4, do not go past the Starting Position.
Precautions: This exercise is always performed at a slow cadence.
To protect the back, move into the Count 1 position in a slow, controlled
manner. Do not bounce into or out of this position in a ballistic manner,
as this may place an excessive load on the back.