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May 20, 2013

Make Your Own Ammo Can to Train for the CFT!

The second component of the Combat Fitness Test is the Ammo Can Lift. To train for this unique exercise, you could use a 30-lb dumbbell gripped with both hands…or you could make your own can!

The Can

Marine OCS Blog in USMC OCS Blog

May 6, 2013

Vaccine Shots at OCS

Candidate Q:

I do not have any vaccines except a tetanus shot. My question is: do you recommend getting as many shots as possible before shipping to OCS? How bad would it be to just get them all during the medical in-processing? My problem is that they are…

Marine OCS Blog in USMC OCS Blog

May 13, 2013

Recommended Workout: Armstrong Advanced for Pullup Plateaus

This is great. Armstrong got me from zero pull ups to a steady 15–16 over the last year. I’ve been stuck there for the last few months and hopefully this will help me bust the plateau.
On the tendonitis — constant body weight…

Marine OCS Blog in USMC OCS Blog

May 15, 2013

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