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Air Force Fitness Requirements — Doing pushups with everyone counting and watching!

Military.com | By Stew Smith, CSCS®

Published August 31, 2017

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Stew Smith, CSCS®

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Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are interested in starting a workout program to create a healthy lifestyle, check out his Fitness eBook store and the Stew Smith article archive on Military.com. Contact Stew with your comments and questions at stew@stewsmith.com. Read Full Bio

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