Preparing for boot camp?

[BCreed025]

Okay, well just found out my ship date may be moved from September to April. Since I was preparing to leave in September, I knew I had a lot of time and at the gym I would work on biceps, back and shoulders, chest, etc on different days to try to build more muscle.

Since the date might be moved up, should I be focusing on a certain area at the gym to help improve my pull ups instead? I work out twice a week with my recruiter, but I also try to go to the gym on days we don't work out. I'm not overweight or anything, so really all I need to be focusing on is my pull ups (plus running and crunches, but I'm not too worried about those).

Thanks in advance!



Also - I tried searching for answers but none of the threads I found really helped. If you could point me to a thread that has been posted that might help my PULL UPS, it would be appreciated!

[BCreed025]

Note: I should add that starting today I will be doing the 8 week Armstrong Pull-Up Program. Should I stick to JUST this program or is there something I can do at the gym to help with this program even more?

[Lisa 23]

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After doing a search, this is what I found........


I can't do pull/chin-ups
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107304&page=2&highlight=pull+ups


Any Tips?
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107033&highlight=pull+ups


Need help to become a PT stud!
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106774&highlight=pull+ups


Pullup Help
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101610&page=2&highlight=pull+ups


The Recon Ron Pullup Program - GUARANTEED to have you doing 20 pullups
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28822&page=7&highlight=pull+ups