Conditioning Drill 1 (CD1)
Five exercises that improve muscular strength and endurance as well as balance and coordination.
Activity DrillPhysical component: Anaerobic EnduranceMain workoutStrengthBalance and stabilityAnaerobic conditioning
Exercises in official order
5 exercises. Select one for full instructions.
- 1Power JumpModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Start: Straddle Stance
- 2V-UpModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Start: Supine
- 3Mountain ClimberModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Start: Front Leaning Rest
- 4Leg-Tuck and TwistModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Start: Sitting
- 5Single-Leg Push-UpModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Start: Front Leaning Rest
Official guidance
Conditioning Drills are moderate to advanced calisthenics that challenge core endurance, leg power, balance, and multi-planar coordination.
ATP 7-22.02, para. 1-23, Table 1-2, p. 1-8 (opens the official PDF)All five exercises are performed at a moderate cadence.
ATP 7-22.02, para. 5-3 – 5-7, p. 5-1 – 5-5 (opens the official PDF)Leaders call cadence at a slow (50 counts per minute) or moderate (80 counts per minute) pace.
ATP 7-22.02, para. 1-17, p. 1-7 (opens the official PDF)