Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon fitness clips fail military form rules, experts say
The Defense Secretary’s bench, push-ups, and pull-ups are scrutinized for range-of-motion, consistency, and “no-go” standards.

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The Defense Secretary’s bench, push-ups, and pull-ups are scrutinized for range-of-motion, consistency, and “no-go” standards.
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