Military strength exercises aren't limited to soldiers, sailors and airmen -- members of the military participate in physical training to train their bodies to become strong and flexible so they can perform their jobs and prevent injury while working or in battle. In the same way, civilians can use military strength and endurance exercises and circuit training to increase their physical fitness and health.
"The 22" Circuit Training
The name of this circuit training exercise -- "the 22" -- refers to the number of exercises in the entire circuit. These exercises are divided into five sections that work different areas of the body: the chest, back, shoulders, arms and abs, according to Motley Health.
Beginning with the chest, the military chest exercises include the bench press, press ups, lateral raises, dips and pullovers. The military back exercises comprise hyperextensions, chin ups, good mornings and bent over rows.
The military shoulder exercises include the dumbbell press, shoulder press, bent lateral raise and side lateral raise. Military arm exercises encompass tricep dips, barbell curls, cable press downs and concentration curls. Military abs exercises include leg raises, crunches, seated leg push, V-crunches and crossover crunches.
Military Strength and Endurance
Strength training -- training that increases muscular strength and endurance -- increases metabolism, according to Motley Health. As a person gains muscle strength, he's better able to overcome resistance or make repeated moves, which adds to his muscular strength and endurance. Service members must have the strength to carry wounded soldiers, endure long foot marches, negotiate obstacle courses and bayonet assault courses.
When first starting a military strength exercise regimen, exercise equipment and a large amount of space aren't needed. The body's resistance is sufficient to begin with while working on using the correct form and positioning, according to the Army Study Guide.
First Conditioning Drill
This drill is designed to help further develop motor skills while working on increasing flexibility, strength and endurance. These exercises, used as a warm-up, should be carried out in the sequence as listed, according to the Army Study Guide.
These exercises include the bend and reach, rear lunge, high jumper, the rower, squat bender, windmill, forward lunge, prone row, bent-leg body twist and the push-up.
Second Conditioning Drill
The second drill increases upper body strength, flexibility and endurance. Each exercise is to be carried out in the correct sequence: the push-up, the sit-up and the pull-up, according to the Army Study Guide.
When performing the pull-up exercise, use the proper hand grip. The exercises were designed to help train and increase the musculature of the hands, arms and forearms.
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