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Extension and flexion of one leg in supine position alternating ► lying bent knee leg raise / alternating knee raise / lying single knee raise

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

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Lie on your back with your shoulders raised off the floor and your outstretched arms pointing vertically upwards (holding position), your legs are bent so that your lower legs point forwards parallel to the floor and your thighs point diagonally backwards (approx. 45 degree angle at the knee joint). In this position (deadbend), the elbows are close to the knees. An elasticated rubber band is held between the arms (place the band around the edges of the hands/wrists), with the arms/shoulders constantly pressed apart (external rotation of the shoulders). Alternately bend the hips and straighten the knee so that the leg is pointing diagonally forwards as an extension of the body.

Attention:
Do not fully lower your shoulder blades; consciously push your shoulders outwards.

Lighten:
Lower your legs less.

Harden:
Add weight to your legs.

Material

1 mini band

2 weight cuffs ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

  • M3_Ext_u_Flex_eines_Beines_in_Ruckenlage_alt.pdf
  • M3_Ext_et_flex_d_une_jambe_en_decubitus_dorsal_alterne.pdf

Extension and flexion of one leg in supine position alternating ► lying bent knee leg raise / alternating knee raise / lying single knee raise

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Gluteal muscles, Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Lie on your back with your shoulders raised off the floor and your outstretched arms pointing vertically upwards (holding position), your legs are bent so that your lower legs point forwards parallel to the floor and your thighs point diagonally backwards (approx. 45 degree angle at the knee joint). In this position (deadbend), the elbows are close to the knees. An elasticated rubber band is held between the arms (place the band around the edges of the hands/wrists), whereby the arms/shoulders are always pressed apart (external rotation of the shoulders). An elasticated band is also held between the legs (place the band around the outer edge of the foot). Alternately bend your hips and straighten your knee so that your leg is pointing diagonally forwards as an extension of your body.

Attention:
Do not fully lower the shoulder blades; consciously push the shoulders outwards.

Lighten:
Select an elastic band with less resistance.

Harden:
Select an elastic band with greater resistance.

Material

2 mini ribbons

Extension and flexion of one leg in supine position alternating ► lying bent knee leg raise / alternating knee raise / lying single knee raise

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Gluteal muscles, Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Lie on your back with your arms flat on the floor at your sides (or place your hands under your buttocks/or clasp your hands behind your head), your outstretched legs slightly raised off the floor, stretch an elasticated band between your legs (place the band around the instep/soles of your feet). From this position, alternately bend one leg (lower leg practically parallel to the floor, upper leg approx. 90 degrees to the body - one-sided hip flexion) and stretch back to the starting position.

Attention:
Keep your back in constant contact with the floor (no hollow back, consciously tense your stomach), do not put your legs down.

Lighten:
Choose an elastic band with less resistance.

Harden:
Choose an elastic band with more resistance.

Material

1 mini-band

  • M3_Ext_und_Flex_eines_Beines_in_Ruckenlage_alt.pdf
  • M3_Extension_et_flexion_d_une_jambe_en_decubitus_dorsal_alterne.pdf

Extension and flexion of one leg and arm in supine position alternating ► dead bug

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral), Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

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Lie on your back, arms in front of your chest (pointing upwards), legs bent and held high (approximately 90 degrees at the knee joint, thighs pointing upwards, lower legs parallel to the floor). Extend one arm and one leg crosswise in extension of the body (without lowering them to the floor), then return the leg and arm to the starting position. Switch sides after each exercise.

Attention:
Never lower your extremities completely; your lower back should always be in contact with the floor (no hollow back, consciously tense your stomach).

Lighten:
Lower your arm and leg less.

Harden:
Additional weight for the arms/legs.

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Material

2-4 weight cuffs/2 weight balls/dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Extension and flexion of one leg and the arms in supine position alternating ► dead bug

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Gym stick with elasticated strap
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight), Arm stretcher, Back muscles (top), Gluteal muscles, Shoulder muscles, Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Lie on your back with your legs raised and bent (approximately right angle in the knee joints), your feet are in the loops, the gymnastics bar is held with both hands at chest height (backs of hands pointing towards the floor), alternately stretch both arms and one leg each against the resistance of the elastic bands in extension of the longitudinal axis of the body and return to the starting position.

Attention:
Actively tense your abdomen, the lower back must not lift off the floor (no hollow back).

Lighten:
Choose less strong elastic bands; roll up the elastic bands less.

Harden:
Choose stronger elastic bands; roll up the elastic bands more.

Material

1 gymnastic bar with elasticated straps

  • 4Ext_u_Flex_e_Beines_sowie_der_Arme_in_Ruckenlage_alt.pdf
  • 4Ext_et_flex_d_une_jambe_et_des_bras_en_pos_couchee_sur_le_dos_en_alt.pdf

Extension/protraction of the neck in standing, sitting or supine position

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Neck muscles
Organization

Individual work

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While standing upright, sitting or lying on your back, place an elasticated band around your forehead and hold/fix it behind your head with the hands of your bent arms (clasp your hands behind your head, elbows at head height). Tilt your head forwards to stretch/tension the band and lift it back to the neutral starting position (neck extension/protraction).

Attention:
Movement takes place exclusively in the neck (upper body and arms remain stable).

Lighten:
Select a rubber band with less resistance.

Harden:
Select a rubber band with greater resistance.

Material

1 mini band

1 seating option (e.g. chair, plyo box or vaulting box) ► depending on the starting position

  • M4_Extension_Protraktion_des_Nackens_im_Stand.pdf
  • M4_Extension_protraction_de_la_nuque_en_pos_debout.pdf

Driving game

Interval training

30:00
Organization

Single run or run in strength groups

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When cycling, there is a constant alternation of fast and slow passages, with the right balance between exertion and recovery for successful training. In other words, a hard tempo workout must always be followed by a calm running section. The faster and longer a section was, the longer the trot break should be. In the driving game, it is up to the runners/running groups to decide when to run at what pace and for how long. This can be short sprints of 50-100 metres, fast sections of 30 seconds to 3 minutes or brisk passages of over 3 minutes. The pace can be varied according to your mood. In practice, the runners/groups orientate themselves, for example, to the next road junction, a sign, the next lamppost, an oncoming passer-by, the edge of a forest, etc. and simply accelerate as long as they can maintain their speed. The possibilities are accordingly unlimited, which makes the driving game a varied and carefree training method.

Material

No material required

Fallobst

Fighting and roughhousing games

00:00
Auxiliary means
Long bench, Medicine ball
Organization

Partner work

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Two participants stand opposite each other on a long bench (narrow side up) and each hold a medicine ball in their hands. The participants try to push each other off the long bench with the medicine balls. Whoever touches the ground first loses.

Variant:
Both participants stand on the same long bench (feet behind each other instead of parallel).

Material

2 long benches
2 medicine balls

Post set-up:
Place two long benches with the narrow side facing upwards opposite each other, approx. 1 metre apart.

  • Fallobst_-_in.pdf
  • Fruit_mûr_-_in.pdf

Field battle

Fighting and roughhousing games

00:00
Auxiliary means
Soft mat (small)
Organization

Group work

6-10 participants

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Topic description

A mat/lawn area is divided into three to five fields. All participants start fighting in the first field. The participants try to push each other (each against each other) into the next field. Only pulling and pushing the opponent is permitted. The fight continues in the next square. Whoever is pushed out of the second square is relegated to the third square and so on. The winner is whoever is left alone in the first square at the end.

Variant:
Whoever wins a fight (pushes their opponent into another square) can move up one zone again.

Material

x Soft mats (small) ► Indoor version

Bring heel to buttocks in jump ► bottom kick

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
Video (link)
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Stand upright in a slight straddle position (starting position, then single-leg stance), alternately pull the heel up to the buttocks while jumping (bouncing slightly from one leg to the other), arms supported on the hips, crossed in front of the chest or in front of the body.

Attention:
Maintain upright position (body tension).

Lighten:
Exercise while standing (without jumping).

Harden:
Add weight (hold on the legs, shoulders or in the hands).

Variant:
Pause between jumps (stand completely, maintain balance) or jump continuously.

Material

2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag/fighting backpack/1-2 dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Flexion of the arms in handstand ► negative handstand push up

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Arm stretcher, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Stand upright in front of a wall (facing the wall), bring your arms to the floor close to the wall and move one leg at a time from a stepping position to the wall with momentum, place your heels against the wall to be able to hold yourself in the handstand (full body stretch, arms overhead in a high position). From this position, bend your arms very slowly and bring your head/body towards the floor. Once in the headstand position, bring the legs back to the standing position.

Attention:
Lower the upper body in a controlled manner.

Lighten:
Bend the arms slightly and bring the legs back to the standing position before the final position in the headstand.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the feet).

Material

1 wall

2 weight cuffs/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Flexion of the arms in the hang ► chin over bar hold

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Horizontal bar
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Arm flexors, Back muscles (top), Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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When hanging on the horizontal bar (upper grip, back of hands pointing backwards), arms bent so that the chin is at or above the horizontal bar (arms at least at shoulder height), hold the position (elbows close to the body, legs stretched).

Attention:
Keep the whole body as stable as possible (body tension, no swinging/swaying).

Lighten:
Attach an elasticated band to the bar to place one or both feet in its loop.

Harden:
Additional weight.

Variation:
Grab the bar with an underhand grip (palm facing your face).

Material

1 horizontal bar

1 elasticated rubber band ► Make the exercise easier (support)
2 weight cuffs/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Flexion of the arms on the slope ► negative pull up

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Horizontal bar
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Arm flexors, Back muscles (top), Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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When hanging from the horizontal bar (upper grip, back of hands pointing backwards), bend your arms so that your chin is level with the horizontal bar (arms almost at shoulder height) and slowly stretch your arms to lower your body towards the floor in a controlled manner until your arms are finally fully extended overhead (passive hang, full body stretch).

Attention:
Keep the whole body as stable as possible (body tension, no swinging/swaying).

Lighten:
Attach an elasticated band to the horizontal bar to place one or both feet in its loop.

Harden:
Additional weight.

Variant:
Grab the bar with an underhand grip (palm facing your face).

Material

1 horizontal bar

1 elasticated rubber band ► Make the exercise easier (support)
2 weight cuffs/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Lateral flexion of the neck in standing, sitting or supine position (left)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Neck muscles
Organization

Individual work

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When standing upright, sitting or lying on your back, place an elasticated band around your forehead and hold/fix it with the (right) hand of your bent arm (elbow pointing to the side) to the side of your head at ear level. Tilt the head to the (left) side to stretch/tension the band and return to the neutral starting position (lateral neck flexion).

Attetnion:
Movement takes place exclusively in the neck (upper body and arm remain stable).

Lighten:
Choose a rubber band with less resistance.

Harden:
Choose a rubber band with greater resistance.

Material

1 mini band

1 seating option (e.g. chair, plyo box or vaulting box) ► depending on the starting position

Lateral flexion of the neck in standing, sitting or supine position (right)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Neck muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

When standing upright, sitting or lying on your back, place an elasticated band around your forehead and hold/fix it with the (left) hand of your bent arm (elbow pointing to the side) to the side of your head at ear level. Tilt the head to the (right) side to stretch/tension the band and return to the neutral starting position (lateral neck flexion).

Attention:
Movement takes place exclusively in the neck (upper body and arm remain stable).

Lighten:
Choose a rubber band with less resistance.

Harden:
Choose a rubber band with greater resistance.

Material

1 mini band

1 seating option (e.g. chair, plyo box or vaulting box) ► depending on the starting position

Flexion and extension of the arms in handstand ► handstand push up

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Arm stretcher, Chest muscles, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
Video (link)
Watch video
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Topic description

Handstand against a wall, facing away from the wall and holding the position by placing your heels against the wall. Bend your arms until your head practically touches the floor (lower your body) and stretch back to the handstand (full body stretch, arms stretched and held high).

Attention:
Lower and raise your upper body in a controlled manner.

Lighten:
barely bend your arms; support the lifting of the upper body with your legs by bending them and pushing them upwards.

Harden:
additional weight (on your feet).

Material

1 wall

2 weight cuffs/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

Flexion/retraction of the neck in standing, sitting or supine position

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Mini band
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Neck muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

When standing upright, sitting or lying on your back, place an elasticated band around your forehead and hold/fix it with the hands of your bent arms in front of your head (elbows at chest height, hands placed in front of your forehead). Tilt your head slightly forwards and backwards to stretch/tension the band and return to the starting position (neck flexion/retraction).

Attention:
Movement only takes place in the neck (upper body and arms remain stable).

Lighten:
Choose a rubber band with less resistance.

Harden:
Choose a rubber band with greater resistance.

Material

1 mini band

1 seating option (e.g. chair, plyo box or vaulting box) ► depending on the starting position

  • M4_Flexion_Retraktion_des_Nackens_im_Stand.pdf
  • M4_Flexion_retraction_de_la_nuque_en_pos_debout.pdf

Flying elbows while standing ► fly

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Swedish box
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Chest muscles
Organization

Partner work

1 trainee & 1 helper ► Note change of position
(= double the time required; for lesson planner see Organisation Kraft: Info button Execution)

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Trainee: Standing, support the upper body on the vaulting box, clasp your hands behind your head (elbows pointing to the side), bring your elbows together in front of your head (in the direction of your gaze) and back to the starting position.
Partner: Stands on the opposite side of the vaulting box, holds the elbows against the movement of the active participant (pulls upwards/outwards).

Attention:
Always listen to/respond to the partner (adjust pressure/resistance). Elbows are at shoulder height or slightly below.

Lighten:
Less pressure/resistance from your partner.

Harden:
More pressure/resistance from your partner.

Material

1 swing box (3-4 elements incl. top section)

Frontal and lateral raising and lowering of the arms while standing ► front raise/lateral raise (side raise)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Dumbbell
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Chest muscles, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Stand upright, arms extended downwards in front of your body with the dumbbells in your hands (hanging), the backs of your hands pointing forwards (overhand grip), raise your arms in the direction you are facing until they are horizontal (shoulder height, backs of hands pointing upwards), spread your arms out to the side from the holding position ("T" position), bring your arms back together in front of your head and lower them back to the starting position.

Attention:
Keep your back straight (possibly back against a wall), actively tense your core.

Lighten:
Less weight.

Harden:
More weight.

Material

2 dumbbells

  • 2Front_seitl_Anh_Senken_d_Arme_im_Stand_-_in.pdf
  • 2Lever_et_abaisser_les_bras_de_face_et_de_cote_en_pos_debout_-_in.pdf

Frontal and lateral raising and lowering of the arms in prone position ► front raise/lateral raise (side raise)

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Dumbbell, Flat bench
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Stomach position on the inclined flat bench, arms almost stretched out towards the floor (hanging), grasp a dumbbell with each hand (overhand grip, palms facing forwards). In one movement, raise your arms frontally to approximately chin height (palms facing down), spread your arms out to the side (T-position, arms parallel to the floor), then bring your arms to the floor (palms facing your body). Now perform the movement in reverse order: Raise your arms sideways, bring them together in front of your head, then lower your arms to the floor back to the starting position.

Attention:
Despite the reduced possibility of falsification due to the upper body being fixed on the incline bench, ensure that the movement is performed slowly and evenly (jerking the weights upwards always leads to poorer training results and increases the risk of injury).

Lighten:
Less weight.

Harden:
More weight.

Material

1 flat bench
2 dumbbells

Footsteps

Fighting and roughhousing games

00:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

Two participants stand opposite each other and grab each other by the shoulders. The participants try to step on their opponent's feet. Who collects more kicks?

Material

No material required

  • Fusstreten_-_in.pdf
  • Fusstreten_-_out.pdf
  • Touche_pieds_-_in.pdf
  • Touche_pieds_-_out.pdf

Pulling an object towards you while standing ► row battle rope

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Rope, Tyre
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Arm flexors, Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Stand shoulder-width apart at the ends of the rope (facing the tyre), bend your knees slightly, grasp both ends of the rope with your hands and pull the tyre attached to the rope towards you. Once you have pulled the tyre up to your feet, sprint to the other side until the rope is taut again to restart the exercise.

Attention:
Keep your back straight.

Lighten:
Less weight/load.

Harden:
More weight/greater load.

Material

1 rope/rope
1 tyre (DURO)

1 tyre (PUCH) ► Make the exercise easier

1 tyre (10DM) ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

  • 2Gegenstand_zu_sich_ziehen_im_Stand_-_out.pdf
  • 9Gegenstand_zu_sich_ziehen_im_Stand_-_out.pdf
  • 2Tirer_un_objet_vers_soi_en_position_debout_-_out.pdf
  • 9Tirer_un_objet_vers_soi_en_pos_debout_-_out.pdf

Gehen ► suitcase carry

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Combat rucksack, Dumbbell, Sandbag
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Shoulder muscles, Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Grab an object (e.g. sandbag or rucksack) with each hand, keep your arms hanging next to your body and transport objects over a certain distance.

Attention:
Keep your back straight and your pelvis stable with every step, keep your shoulders fixed (press towards your hips).

Lighten:
Less weight/load.

Harden:
More weight/greater load.

Material

2 combat backpacks/sandbags/dumbbells (medium weight)

2 combat backpacks/sandbags/dumbbells (light) ► Make the exercise easier

2 combat backpacks/sandbags/dumbbells (heavy) ► Make the exercise more difficult

  • 1Gehen_-_out.pdf
  • 1Marcher_-_out.pdf

Gehen ► suitcase carry

Power

00:00
Auxiliary means
Combat rucksack
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Shoulder muscles, Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Take an object in one hand (e.g. military equipment or a combat rucksack), let your arms hang at the side of your body and carry the object over a certain distance.

Attention:
Keep your back straight, your pelvis stable with every step and your shoulders fixed (lower towards your hips).

Variant:
Hold an object in both hands.

Lighten:
Equipment approx. 5kg

Harden:
Heavier equipment (add 3 litres of water to the backpack)

Material

Material per participant: Tenue CNK 420, 2 x material of approx. 5kg/10kg/15kg

Additional material: 2 fanjons, 2 PET bottles (1.5l)

  • GAD-suitcase_carry.pdf
  • ISB-suitcase_carry.pdf

Walking on an elevation

Power

00:00
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Gluteal muscles, Lower leg muscles (back), Thigh muscles (back), Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

In the CNG 428 tenue, step onto a raised area (e.g. wall); start alternately with the left or right leg (support from a team mate is possible). Run back and forth without stepping off/losing your balance.

Lighten:
Without equipment;
Wider wall.

Harden:
With combat backpack;
Narrower wall.

Material

Material per participant: Tenue CNG 428

Additional material: 1 wall/ruins (station 6 of the outdoor obstacle course)

  • GAD-Gehen_auf_einer_Erhoehung.pdf
  • ISB-marcher_sur_une_elevation.pdf
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