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Aristus

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8. Well, my nickname in the Army was "Chesty".

Reply to True Dough (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 20, 2024, 05:15 PM

Dec 20

Not in honor of Chesty Puller, who was a Marine anyway. But because of what four solid years of daily pushups did for my chest. Plus, upper body strength is invaluable for a tanker.

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Any weight-lifting enthusiasts here? I could use your help. [View all] Aristus Dec 20 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Jim__ Dec 20 #1

This is very helpful, Jim__! Thank you. Aristus Dec 20 #2

I lost the link to the site that had it and I can't find it again. Glad if that helps. Jim__ Dec 20 #3

I found the link: Jim__ Dec 20 #5

Decline bench press (head down about 30 degrees) or dips is what I have read. Raven123 Dec 20 #4

I appreciate the help all the same. Aristus Dec 20 #6

Another recommendation for Decline Benchpress. emulatorloo Dec 20 #11

Add decline dumbbell flyes to this flvegan Dec 20 #9

I'm going to guess that your barrel chest True Dough Dec 20 #7

Well, my nickname in the Army was "Chesty". Aristus Dec 20 #8

I was going to chime in w/specifics, but I think the earlier posters have covered things pretty well. Drum Dec 20 #10