Failing the Royal Marines Press-Up Test comes down to three things: 1️⃣ You’re not hitting full depth. Your training partner’s fist is the standard. If your chest doesn’t touch it, the rep doesn’t count. Simple. 2️⃣ Your arms are flaring out. Wide elbows destroy efficiency and power. Lock them in. Keep the line tight. Move with purpose. 3️⃣ Your hips are sagging because your core is weak. Most candidates ignore core training, but it’s the foundation for every rep. If the midline collapses, the w

A striking new mural honouring one of the most iconic moments in Royal Marines history has been unveiled at the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon. The artwork depicts the famous image known as ‘The Yomper’ — Corporal Peter Robinson advancing towards Port Stanley during the Falklands conflict, a Union Flag proudly attached to his radio aerial. The original photograph, taken by then–Petty Officer Pete Holdgate while deployed with 3 Commando Brigade in 1982, has since become a powerful sym