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  1. Soldier1stTradesman2nd

    Skydex Blast Protection

    Interesting and relevant article found in the Aug edition of Popular Science - "Shock to the System http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-%2526-space/article/2008-08/shock-system According to the author, blast waves may cause microscopic damage to the brain via blast waves moving through the...
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    Is this overtraining?

    True. Chinups are one of the top exercise to build biceps as well (not to mention the entire back because of the complete range of motion for the lats - unlike the wide pullups/pulldowns).
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    Sit-Ups

    Maybe I am stating the obvious, but the CF/PSP sit-up is not solely working the abs (actually PSP has acknowledged this and recommend normal crunches when training) but is something that has to be done for the CF EXPRES test. When doing crunches (up to 30 degrees off the ground for shoulders)...
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    Is this overtraining?

    One way of getting into doing chinups, for those who have a hard time completing even one repetition, is to start off with only negatives. Get a chair, bench or whatever and begin at the top (chin above bar) position. Negative strength is was greater than positive strength. After a few weeks of...
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    New brown boots on trial?

    One of the first times posting on this forum, but I have been following the posts for some time now. While not directly related to the discussion about boots, or boot colour specifically, here's a link to a recent CTV special on pre-depl training and the troops from Pet going over for the next...
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    Kit from other countries

    Finnish Defence Forces: http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/ (translation: landforces/equipment display/)
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