What are some exercises you've come across that aren't in FM7-22 or your services PT manual?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:51:53 -0400

We've all done thousands or more of pushups, but just for grins and giggles, what are some of the other exercises you've done or come across in your time in the service?

Before Basic Training my dad warned me about "Hello Dollys" and "The Dying Cockroach." To his surprise I learned both during OSUT. I also learned the "Motivator" and the "Monkey F*cker."

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2016 8:59 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:59:54 -0400

Oooooo hated the Dying Cockroach....but I also hated the 8-Count Pushup...I think they call them Burpees now...its the one with a push-up and a jump...never did like "6-inch Leg lifts" ,flutter kicks, scissors and...diamond pushups....Ooooooo...I can feel the pain...Guerrilla Drills....ahhhhh....I hate PT

Response by LTC Greg Henning made Sep 27 at 2016 9:00 PM

LTC Greg Henning — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:00:38 -0400

Lots and lots. Every unit has varations on excerises

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Sep 27 at 2016 9:15 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:15:45 -0400

The daily Dozen give by the PT instructor on his wooden platform in the never ending rain Fort Lewis WA.1965 uniform of the day fatigues,boots,web belt ,first aid kit,soft cap top it all off with run to chow hall,monkey bars mandatory for entrance to afore mentioned chow hall.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Sep 27 at 2016 9:53 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:53:36 -0400

For motivational purposes the DI used to have us assume the Chinese Praying Position which was simply a modified push-up position except you were on your toes and elbows, hands behind the neck with a straight back.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 27 at 2016 10:22 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:22:06 -0400

The Mountain Climber, Front lean and rest, then run in place. I hated that one.

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Sep 27 at 2016 10:31 PM

PFC Jim Wheeler — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:31:43 -0400

Not sure what all is in there, but I've got a few that I doubt were.

Spiderman, you had to yell go web go and then throw yourself at a wall, rinse repeat.

Basketball, not the real thing. Get in a squat position and hop, jump up for a jump shot, back to the hopping squat.

Beating my boots at ABN school.

I'm sure there were more but those are the ones that immediately come to mind.

Response by COL David Turk made Sep 27 at 2016 11:01 PM

COL David Turk — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:01:14 -0400

Elbow bends.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2016 6:57 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:57:33 -0400

I get shudders thinking about all those damn "Little Man in the Woods" we used to do during basic....