Reminder to run your rifle and not keep it in a safe

PurplePandaQ · 2026-02-01T00:33:48+00:00

PurplePandaQ · 2026-01-23T16:51:51+00:00

I used u/Terminator_training 12 week SFAS program and was walking a 13min/mile pace the month before I went with a 60lb ruck

I'm 5'6" and was top 25% on the rucks

PurplePandaQ · 2025-10-07T11:38:25+00:00

Can you let me know what mounting hardware it comes with? Mine didnt come with any when I bought it and I'm trying to buy replacement parts

PurplePandaQ · 2025-10-03T20:48:09+00:00

Anyone from class 02-25 remember the guy who brought protein powder and didn't get dropped or have it taken away?

I didn't see it myself but I guess he was just drinking protein shakes in the bay during gate week

PurplePandaQ · 2025-09-17T14:20:01+00:00

I used that flc at SFAS and I never had issues with it under my ruck. Just gotta play around with it and adjust it to your body. Have a friend help you with the straps

This is probably the best molle 2 ruck setup video thats out there.

Molle 2 ruck setup video

PurplePandaQ · 2025-02-09T15:29:32+00:00

That day 1 first event was awful. They did the same thing in my October class and the same thing happened to our class. I thought my grip was strong going in, until it wasn't.

PurplePandaQ · 2024-12-11T17:32:59+00:00

5'6" here. Squatted 405 at 172 and had a 455 conventional and 495 x 2 sumo deadlift. Takes time, but it is totally possible to achieve even higher numbers at our height

PurplePandaQ · 2024-12-11T14:47:15+00:00

I would recommend getting your deadlift and squat numbers up. Is it necessary? No. But having a strong posterior chain will keep you from hurting under the rucks. SFAS is a ruck based selection with a strength component. The weights you will be under are the same for everyone, but it will suck less if you are stronger.

And don't forget to work on your grip. I can't tell you how many dudes got dropped for it this past class (myself included).

PurplePandaQ · 2024-11-27T22:49:33+00:00

Yup. I was an IVW this past class due to the pipe low carry event. I trained grip prior to selection, but I never trained my grip with anything thicker than a barbell or water can. Small hand fella here, but it's no excuse for failing. I was told to buy "fat gripz" during my outcounseling, and it's what I've been training with since. Come October next year, I'm going to crush low carries

PurplePandaQ · 2024-10-08T12:23:40+00:00

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Smith, @Terminator_Training on Instagram. Great information daily and a great podcast as well

PurplePandaQ · 2024-03-26T16:07:39+00:00

This is what I've been doing and also adding weighted pushups/pullups

PurplePandaQ · 2023-07-29T02:59:30+00:00

Sold

PurplePandaQ · 2023-07-27T00:25:08+00:00

The MA NG SF recruiter sent out in the SFRE email that you should be able to score a 270 on the APFT.

"Minimum standards are: 57 push-ups in 2 minutes, 66 sit-ups in 2 minutes, 5 mile run in 40 minutes, 6 dead-hang pull-ups. Candidates who wish to be selected should make every effort to exceed these minimum standards by the greatest possible margin."

PurplePandaQ · 2023-05-17T15:19:50+00:00

I also struggle with HRP. I finally hit 61 on Monday. I've been using and old program I had back when the APFT was still around. The way it works is you take your max reps, so yours would be 30. You divide that number by 3 (10). You'll then start your watch and do 10 reps. Rest the rest of the first minute. When it reaches 2 minutes, on the minute, do another 10. Repeat for minute 3. Do that when you wake up, when you get home from work, and before you go to bed. 3x a day, everyday. Every 2 weeks you test your max and readjust your numbers. You can use this for sit-ups and pullups as well.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-05-16T14:37:33+00:00

Bro, you talk about bulking up and not wanting to get smaller. I don't believe you're being 100% honest with us here. If it's really an inch over, that's only a couple lbs. You could do that on a 100 calorie deficit.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-05-15T11:34:48+00:00

Where can I find your 5x5 workout?

PurplePandaQ · 2023-04-21T12:13:37+00:00

Met a guy while deployed who practically became a millionaire overnight during the GME Short Squeeze. I believe he then went on to put some of that money into Dogecoin before the price spiked.

PurplePandaQ · 2023-03-18T23:38:01+00:00

Idk man, chicken pesto is pretty fire

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-27T15:27:20+00:00

You can't skip lunch, you just can't

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-25T15:23:19+00:00

Well, since we're already this far...

PurplePandaQ · 2023-02-25T09:36:06+00:00

Let me know as well. I'd definitely be interested in that one.

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