If a hand or foot is raised, the exercise is terminated. Candidate will exercise to muscle failure or time completion. Complete a minimum of 50 flutter kicks within a 2-minute time period. Flutter kicks are a four-count exercise. Starting position is lying flat on the back with the feet and head approximately 6 inches off the ground.
Hands are under the buttocks with fist clenched to support the lower back.
Count one, raise the left leg off the ground to approximately a 45-degree angle, keeping the right leg stationary. Count two, raise the right leg off the ground to approximately a 45-degree angle, while moving the left leg to the starting position. Counts three and four, repeats of the same movements. Legs must be locked, with the toes pointing away from the body. If the candidate rests his legs on the ground, or stops the exercise movement to rest, the exercise is terminated.