Conditioning Drill 2 (CD2)
Five exercises that develop and improve strength, agility, and mobility.
Activity DrillPhysical component: Anaerobic EnduranceMain workoutAgilityStrengthAnaerobic conditioning
Exercises in official order
5 exercises. Select one for full instructions.
- 1Turn and LungeSlow cadence (50 counts per minute) · Complete 5–10 repetitions. · Start: Straddle Stance
- 2Supine BicycleSlow cadence (50 counts per minute) · Complete 5–10 repetitions. · Start: Supine
- 3Half JackModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Complete 5–10 repetitions. · Start: Position of Attention
- 4SwimmerSlow cadence (50 counts per minute) · Complete 5–10 repetitions. · Start: Prone
- 58-Count T Push-UpModerate cadence (80 counts per minute) · Complete 5–10 repetitions. · Start: Position of Attention
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)Turn and Lunge, Supine Bicycle, and Swimmer are performed at a slow cadence; Half Jack and 8-Count T Push-Up at a moderate cadence.
ATP 7-22.02, para. 5-19 – 5-23, p. 5-9 – 5-12 (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)Soldiers progress to Conditioning Drill 3 after mastering the movements and tolerating 10 repetitions of Conditioning Drills 1 and 2.
ATP 7-22.02, para. 5-24, p. 5-13 (opens the official PDF)