The combat readiness of an army depends not only on the quantity and quality of combat equipment and the professional level of commanders, but also on the degree of physical training of soldiers.
Every country’s military has standards for physical training. Their combat capabilities cannot be determined, but they are all similar.
Comparisons between the US and Russian militaries, including pull-ups rules. The US military is professional, so compare its military personnel with Russian servicemen during their service.
What is pull-up
This is a gymnastics exercise that can strengthen the muscles, tight chest muscles and ligaments, and increase the strength of the body. Rely on the strength of your hands to alternately raise and lower your body.
Russian pull-up technique
1. Starting position: Hang on the horizontal bar and grasp from above. Arms, legs and body are straight.
2. Lift your body. Bend your arms and pull yourself up to a position where your chin is over the bar.
3. Straighten your arms and lower yourself down.
There are several types of exercises depending on the position of the hands: narrow, medium, wide, supinated grip.
American pull-ups
1. Starting position. Place one hand on one side of the bar and the other on the other side; minimum distance between hands.
2. Execute. Raise your body until your shoulders are at elbow level. At the same time, the legs are pulled up to the abdomen.
3. Legs droop, arms straight.
In addition to different practice techniques, the standards are also different.
In Russia, the gender and age of military personnel are taken into account when testing physical fitness. Men under the age of 30 should do pull-ups at least 10 times, and men over 30 should do pull-ups at least 8 times.
In the United States, when determining fitness levels, results are evaluated in points, up to a maximum of 100 points. 20 times is average; for NB above 50 times, the worst 10 times are enough.
Excellent physical training of personnel is a top priority for any military. In Russia, material rewards are implemented for military personnel through standard contracts. Allowances range from 15% to 100% of formal salary, depending on qualification level. Use motivation to increase the results of performing exercises.
Modern warfare involves the use of complex military equipment, which requires special efforts. Physical training increases the body's resistance to stress and adverse environmental factors, helping to perform combat missions with high quality within a given period of time.
