Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 08.08.2018
Gunnery Sergeant Gates conducts a proper TRX Burpee.
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 08.07.2018
Gunnery Sergeant Gates conducts a proper explosive calf raise.
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Power Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – Traps Preparation: The Marine will step up to the dumbbell so it is in the center of their stance. They will squat hinge at the hips and grasp the dumbbell with an overhand grip. Execution: In one motion the Marine will forcefully extend the hips, knees, and ankles. At the top of the......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Power Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A Preparation: The Marine will start in the standing position with feet hip width apart. Execution: The Marine will jump out at a 45 degree angle as far as they can on one leg, landing softly and absorbing the force with their glute and hamstring. Once the Marine lands on the deck......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Power Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – Calf Preparation: The Marine will un-rack the bar and hold it at mid-thigh with an over hand grip. Their feet will be hip width apart and the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles will be in a straight line. Execution: The Marine will in one motion press up as high and as fast as they......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Power Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A Preparation: The Marine will start in the standing position with feet hip width apart. Execution: The Marine will jump out as far as they can, keeping their feet hip width apart. They will land breaking at the hips and knees to absorb the force of the landing. Once the Marine lands......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Power Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A Preparation: The Marine will hold the bar at mid-thigh with hands slightly wider then shoulder width and an over hand grip. Their feet will be hip width apart. Execution: The Marine will hinge at the hip until the bar is just above the knee cap. In one motion they will forcefully......
Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger | U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command | 06.23.2017
Lower Body Power Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A Preparation: The Marine will stand facing the anchor point with feet hip width apart and the TRX at mid-length. They will hold handles with palms facing in and elbows bent at the sides. The Marine will place tension on the TRX by slightly leaning back. Execution: The Marine will......
