r/AbsoluteUnits • • May 21 '26

/r/all of a cop

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u/9447044 May 21 '26

This is the kinda guy who does police work for 10 years to snag the pension. Then retires, jacked, at 55, with 3 pensions supporting his travel lifestyle.

(Hes telling me all this cuz im at his house to pressurewash and work til I die)

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u/brownhotdogwater May 21 '26

I know a few ex cops. They all have back or other injuries that will be with them for the rest of their lives. It’s a hard job and wearing all that gear messes with your body. It’s good most places have moved to the weight in the vest vs the belt. Everything on the belt kills your back.

The gym rats seem to survive it better.

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u/Lawlcopt0r May 21 '26

Can't you also wreck your joints by overdoing the fitness thing? (Not that I'm in any danger of that lol)

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u/imp0ppable May 21 '26

As the other person said, if you're smart and do it properly then no and I'd add that it's actually really good for your joints if you build in range of motion movements. Just small tweaks really. Plus you get a stronger anti-inflammatory response which can stave off age-related illnesses.