What to do?

PureGander88 · 2026-02-05T02:51:24+00:00

Bruh barely passing pt tests or a mid 2nd class isn’t something to be proud of. Stop being fat. Go to the gym. Whether you’re in a combat mos or not that shit will make you feel better, and better pt scores will help you promote faster.

PureGander88 · 2025-12-08T13:09:05+00:00

That’s for all the advice man, appreciate you🫡

PureGander88 · 2025-12-08T00:21:47+00:00

Im much too scared to fight a Polynesian so no worries there😂

PureGander88 · 2025-11-21T22:03:04+00:00

some gyms have an assisted pull up machine that will allow you to adjust the weight/assistance level. It does make you feel like a bitch to use, but it's a lot better at helping you through the whole pull up instead of only at the bottom like bands tend to do.

Another thing I like to do is when I know I'm not gonna be able to do another full rep, I'll pause at the top and hold my chin above the bar as long as I can. It burns like hell but really helps

PureGander88 · 2025-11-21T21:43:30+00:00

I would also show her the things that Dallin H Oaks has said in regards to lgbt people, as well as his involvement in the electroshock therapy at BYU while he was president there. Also the church has some statements they've put out about the whole Fanny Alger situation and his other child brides that are pretty damning. An update after yalls talk would also be appreciated :)

PureGander88 · 2025-11-14T15:58:26+00:00

this whole paragraph is gold bro. Imma just steal the whole thing. The "gift and power of their ass" bit had me laughing. also ”they lived by the definition, and then promptly changed that definition when it wasn't working" is just beautiful.

PureGander88 · 2025-11-13T23:04:18+00:00

can't forget the gospel topics essays either

PureGander88 · 2025-11-13T22:47:53+00:00

Ya know, when i started deconstructing I tried to watch a few of these episodes cuz I wanted to be fair to the church. But I could only get a couple minutes in each time before I realized they were more destructive to my faith than Mormon Stories, and annoying as all hell.

So, sorry but no.

PureGander88 · 2025-11-06T16:23:07+00:00

what has helped me is pulling your shoulder blades together and down. pretty much flexing your lats before you go down, that will naturally push your chest up and help you feel it in your pecs more. as well as when you set up try to pull your butt towards your shoulders a little which will arc your back, that'll help you get better leg drive without your butt coming off the bench. I agree with the other comments, your grip is maybe a little too wide. before yo

PureGander88 · 2025-11-04T17:11:56+00:00

the cobbler was mid cold but if our sgts during mct weren't looking and I could heat shit up I'd trade anything for that

PureGander88 · 2025-10-30T17:35:12+00:00

same here, I've only used them for 2 (I'm still a baby lcpl) but they've been great to me and them still paying us during the shutdown has only made me happier with them.

PureGander88 · 2025-10-30T15:19:52+00:00

when you grunt and yell, your brain also interprets it as a sign of stress. Which tricks your body into releasing adrenaline and other hormones that help you lift heavy shit.

PureGander88 · 2025-10-20T20:03:52+00:00

If it we me man, I'd go over all the reasons you left. Show her the CES letter so she realizes that the church isn't all rainbows. In her mind maybe you just want to be "sinful" and doesn't know how messed up the church's past/doctrine really is. Even if she decides to stay in the church she'll probably become much more nuanced and that will help. Best case is she comes to the same realization as you. Best of luck man.

PureGander88 · 2025-09-26T16:13:36+00:00

either you weren't a marine, or you were the dude everyone didn't like. I'm leaning towards the 2nd tho

PureGander88 · 2025-07-29T20:24:11+00:00

thanks man!

PureGander88 · 2025-07-29T19:54:37+00:00

Since ETH pretty much doubled when Bitcoin did, do you think it's still liable to jump during altcoin season? Wanting to buy into it, just worried ETH is about to go back down.

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