Which of the following is the sixth exercise in Preparation Drills?

• A. Windmill
• B. Squat Bender
• C. Rear Lunge
• D. Rower

Answer: (A)

Understanding how Preparation Drills progress from simpler mobility to more complex full-body control is what this question hinges on. The Windmill is placed toward the end of the standard sequence, making it the culmination of the mobility drills. Doing it after the body has worked through earlier movements helps ready the hips, hamstrings, spine, and shoulders for a rotational, diagonal stretch, which requires more coordination and stability. This timing lets you gain the benefits of a dynamic twist and lateral reach with less risk of strain. The other options are commonly performed earlier in the sequence because they focus on more fundamental or singular movements—basic hinge or leg actions, unilateral loading, or upper-back mobility—before moving on to the more demanding Windmill. So, the Windmill fits best toward the end of the drill order.