Daily Dozen

Locke

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im sorry, i know this will probably be a one reply post but im just curious:
what are the "daily dozen"??
iv heard the phrase in a couple of places and from what i have figured its a warm up exercise routine of some sort. it would be greatly appreciated if someone could specify the 12 exercises and how you are meant to do them, how long to hold for ... etc

cheers
 
USMC has/had the Daily Seven.

1. Side Straddle Hops
2. Push ups
3. Sit ups
4. Moutain Climbers
5. Cherry Pickers
6.Trunk Twisters
7. Toe touches
 
03USMC said:
USMC has/had the Daily Seven.

1. Side Straddle Hops
2. Push ups
3. Sit ups
4. Moutain Climbers
5. Cherry Pickers
6.Trunk Twisters
7. Toe touches

acutally the USMC does have the "daily dozen":
1.side-startle hops
2. bends & thrusts
3. rowing exercise
4. side benders
5. leg lifts
6. toe touches
7. mountain climbing
8. trunk twisters
9. push-ups
10. bend and reach
11. body twists
12.squat benders

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinejoin/a/marinebasic_5.htm
 
next question:
when doing pushups, should your arms go outwards, (at right angle to body) or should they go back (parallel to direction of body) and does it really matter?
 
im not too sure if the military requires a certain style, but for training purposes, starting out at a ninety degree bend is easier to start off with. if you want more resistance, go with the parallel.
 
im not too sure if the military requires a certain style, but for training purposes, starting out at a ninety degree bend is easier to start off with. if you want more resistance, go with the parallel.

That doesn't change the "resistance" at all. You'd have to get heavier to change that. What it does change is the muscles that take the load. So do both types.

By the way Locke, in the Australian army you can do either
 
thanks, thats good to know

no comedic answers(well ok, if you must) what are mountain climbers?
 
Duh!!! there people who climb mountains!

No, seriously: (Quickly googled this)

Mountain Climbers

1. Hands on floor with shoulders over hands.
2. One leg tucked, one leg extended.
3. Weight should be placed on balls of feet.
4. As quickly as possible "climb" alternating legs back and forth.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/henkin18.htm

Got an animation to show how to do it
 
arghhh i hated mountain climbers during football. coaches use this to :cen: you up before practice begins. 3 sets of about a minute long and it sets you up for a messed up practice.
 
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