Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Flexibility & Mobility Target Area – Hamstring Preparation: The Marine will lay down on the deck face up. They will bring their right or left leg up so that it is at a 90 degrees bend at the hip with the knee also bent to 90 degrees. The Marine will grab the back of the leg with both hands while keeping the shoulders flat on the deck. Execution: The Marine will dorsiflex......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.06.2017
7 Foundational Movement – Lunge Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstring, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A Preparation: The Marine will un-rack the weight with the bar across the back of the shoulders and the feet hip width apart. Execution: The Marine will step forward at a 45 degree angle, keeping the ball of the rear foot planted and the shoulders square to the......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 03.17.2017
7 Foundational Movement – Squat Primary Muscle Groups – Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes Secondary Muscle Groups – Shoulders, Upper Back Preparation: The Marine will grasp the band and bring it over their head so the arms are fully extended. The Marine will pull their hands apart until their arms form a “Y” over their head. Execution: Maintaining tension in the band while......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 03.17.2017
7 Foundational Movement – Hinge Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstring Secondary Muscle Groups – Lower Back Preparation: The Marine will step up so their feet are under the bar and hip width apart .They will unlock the knees slightly and hinge at the hips until max load can be felt in the hamstrings and glutes. They will then drop the hips down, keeping the chest up until the......
