View Full Version : The IST and Questions
RedNeedsHelp
09-10-10, 02:19 AM
I am a Poolee in the DEP. I'm having trouble with the IST's because of pull-ups. My recruiters have been working with me since i swore in in march, but I'm still at 0 pull ups, and i am 45 days till...
0231Noodles
09-10-10, 03:02 AM
Hey RedNeedsHelp,
Have you tried doing something called planks? I started at with about 3 pull-ups at MEPS and got up to 34 now by doing a lot of planks at night. Also the pull up bar I installed in my kitchen doorway helped too... lol
josephd
09-10-10, 03:15 AM
not a single pull up?....you will ship, just prepare to be in PCP
0231Noodles
09-10-10, 03:24 AM
I think hes gotta pass the IST before shipping or the pull up test they give at MEPS now on the day you ship
bbond007
09-10-10, 03:29 AM
How about you hit the gym and quit crying and just work out.
FattyTheFerret
09-10-10, 08:12 AM
use a lat pull down machine
if that's not an option, work on your biceps and do chinups (palms facing you). they still count and they're easier to do for those that have trouble with pullups
josephd
09-10-10, 11:14 AM
I think hes gotta pass the IST before shipping or the pull up test they give at MEPS now on the day you ship
that what they said to us when I shipped to but there was a few that couldn't do anything and still shipped, ended up in PCP
Backhaus 1103
09-10-10, 12:27 PM
How have you been working out for 6 months and you still can't do one pull up. WTF is your workout...video games and Wendy's?
That's pretty f*cking sad.
josephd
09-10-10, 07:07 PM
How have you been working out for 6 months and you still can't do one pull up. WTF is your workout...video games and Wendy's?
That's pretty f*cking sad.
thank you!....I didn't want to be the one to say that and be the bad guy when he gets butt hurt and cries about it
bbond007
09-11-10, 11:22 AM
FU*$ it hes a BOOT!!