Which pair is correctly identified as moderate cadence exercises in Preparation Drills?

• A. Forward Lunge and Bent Leg Body Twist
• B. High Jumper and Push-up
• C. Prone Row and Push-up
• D. High Jumper and Bent Leg Body Twist

Answer: (B)

Moderate cadence in Preparation Drills means moving with a steady, controlled pace that keeps you breathing evenly and lets you maintain good form across different kinds of movements. The pair that fits this best combines a dynamic lower-body action with an upper-body move that can be paced evenly.

High Jumper provides a rhythmic leg-drive activity that you can repeat at a consistent tempo without needing explosive sprint effort. Push-up complements that by delivering a steady upper-body push cycle—down and up—at a controlled rate. Together, they create a balanced sequence that sustains a moderate rate throughout the drill, covering both major regions of the body while maintaining uniform rhythm.

The other pairings tend to disrupt a steady cadence: some include longer stances or turns that slow the tempo, others combine movements that fatigue different muscle groups at different rates, making it harder to keep the overall pace uniform.