re: How the Marines new physical standards for combat jobs weed out men & women NSFW

Those are simply the minimum #s you need to have in order to be allowed to train. I've seen fat recruits forced to eat bare minimums all during boot camp, lose 50+ pounds, and bust out 20+ pull-ups with no problem.

Also, the flex-arm hang is useless. You won't hear an active duty male Marine say it's anything short of bullshite. The women are held to much lower standards but typically get promoted much faster.