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08-28-06, 04:25 PM #1
Pull-ups
well after pulling my head out of my *** i have been working as hard as i can on getting pull-ups, but i still can't seem to get them down (or up i guess). ive been going to the gym 6 days out of the week for 1.5-2 hours working on my entire body but mostly my upper body using:
Lat bar at 130 pounds (with supinated grip) --- 10 reps 4-5 sets
Lat bar at 105 pounds (with pronated grip) --- 10 reps 4-5 sets
Tricep press/Seated Dip at 105 --- 15 reps 4-5 sets
Arm Curl at 50 pounds --- 15 reps 4-5 sets
Low Row at 100 pounds --- 10 reps 4-5 sets
and a few others i might be forgetting...
I have also been doing push-ups and some negatives as much as i can and i use a bar about 3.5 feet off the ground and i put myself at an 45 degree angle (or so im guessing) and do 4 sets of 15 reps on that. (i read somewhere thats how people who can't do pull-ups start...not sure if it really works)
(not sure if it matters but im 6'1" at 200 pounds with 19% body fat)
i don't know what else i can do and im hoping to do 1 before setember 11 any help or ideas?
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08-28-06, 06:40 PM #2
Keep doing what your doing, you should see results in a month. Most important it must be continuous. In my five years out here I have seen recruits go from 0 to 7 before bootcamp. It takes heart and lots of motivation. Do exactly what you did give yourself goals once you accomplish that goal, set another.. Good luck.
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08-28-06, 10:07 PM #3
Man i went from 15 to 20 in boot. the best way to increase pull ups is to just do them. Pull yourself until you think you are about to literally die. Also getting quarterdecked probably didnt hurt me much either.
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09-10-06, 03:47 PM #4Originally Posted by Midnightsoul
The best bet that that you have to do pull up everyday, it doesn't matter how many you can do. As long as you try it.
Even though I am off active duty, but I am doing pull up everyday 'cause maybe I am leaving to OCS soon. THerefore, I need to train myself daily. You can download the work-out schedule that is designed for Marine Corps Officer Candidate's preparation at http://www.ocs.usmc.mil/New_Web_Form...%20Workout.doc
Good Luck..
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09-10-06, 04:49 PM #5
Your first post was a thread started about failing the IST. Which you did have a 2nd post asking another question after the original one here.
Originally Posted by Midnightsoul
Originally Posted by Midnightsoul
I figure either
A. You do NOT want it.
B. You do NOT want it enough.
C. You are here just yanking our chains, wasting the recruiters time, giving a half hearted effort while you figure out what you're really going to do.
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