Legs are allowed to bend, but must not be kicked or manipulated to aid upward movement. If the candidate falls off, stops, or releases the bar, 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. Starting position is laying flat on back with the feet and headapproximately 6 inches off the ground.
Hands are under the buttocks with fists 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, moving the left leg to the starting position. Counts three and four are repeats of the same movements. Legs must be locked, with the toes pointing away from the body. If the member rests his legs on the ground, or stops the exercise movement to rest, the exercise is terminated.