pull ups...i really need help

last SG · 2005-07-03T23:52:24+00:00

heheh that great job got 1 mean got 2 mean got 3............ sure can do more keep it up

t88 SG

im 17 this year and im quite skinny. I can pass all my NAPFA test stations without problems except for my pullups Crying or Very sad . Can anyone give me advice on how to train for my pullups so that i can get a silver for my NAPFA and avoid the two extra months of NS?

hmsg SG

start by doing 1 every lunch.... then increase +1 per week... sure can clear it....

Gordonator SG

how many can u do now? Question

Gackt247 SG

Skinny is not an excuse not to be able to do pull-up. Those pple from sgf who have seen me know tt i'm reek-thin. But i can do 14 now.

Yep, u have to have the resolve to do train. But first, u'll have to tell us how many u can do now.

Zooish SG

why stop at lunch? whenever u have a few minutes to spare, go to the pull-up bar and pull, pull as far as u can, as many times as u can.

Very soon, u'll increase yur pull-ups count.

Gackt247 SG

If u can do 4-5, den everyday do at least 3 sets of 5 or any other cumulative numbers of pull-ups each time. On top of tt, do dips. Go down slowly n hold for a few sec b4 coming up. Push-ups optional coz it doesnt help much. Ur 1st 2-3 weeks may not see much results due to muscle fatigne. U should see rather quick results after tt. Increase ur intensity as u get better.

If u can only do 1-2 or worse still none, den stick to dips n push-ups 1st. Once u can start doing a few den do the regimen above.

t88 SG

i cant do any..sigh...bout 3 assisted pullups max..im really weak

t88 SG

i tried dips b4..but i cud not do dips...my arms would just give way when im lowering myself

t88 SG

can any pple help me out? i cant really do dips or much assisted pull ups so those suggestions dont really help alot?

ProudlySingaporean SG

install a chin up bar between ur door…..can go sports shops like worldofsports to buy,about 20 bucks…..very effective…..everytime u pass by it make urself do 2 times for a start…...i’m 17 too….did 2 for napfa…...a few months later can do 7 le

cooleo SG

Wow u power sia...even zero fighters (those who can't even do a single chin up) can do dips leh. I tink it's time u start hitting the gym. Start with 10kg weights perhaps?

(WHO'S NEXT TO BE ZERO FIGHTER?! Mad )

t88 SG

the problem is i cant even do 1..how to do 2 for a start…i cant even go 1/2 way up…

ProudlySingaporean SG

i understand ur situation…..try do some weights before trying chin ups…...then when u do the chin ups….just try as hard as possible to pull urself up…u may not succeed at first but eventually u will…...jia you!

t88 SG

oh weights...

i tried my best to pull myself up...i can only move like slightly...does hanging on the bar helps? i tried hanging a few days ago...i could only hang for bout 20 sec..pretty pathetic eh Embarassed

t88 SG

oh..im that weak ...i didnt realise it...maybe its bcos im too skinny and thus my arms are too weak and they cant do dips? 10kg weight abit heavy rite?

ProudlySingaporean SG

i’m not saying tat u hang there and dun try moving up…..as long as u try it’ll help…..and the bar is super effective….my fren also zero fighter can do about 15 after a year using the chin up bar @ home…...i think doing weights help alot also

Parka SG

Just do until your muscles give up. Then rest.

Next day, try again.

If you feel that you really cannot do anymore.
Rest for a day or 2 full days.

It's easier to train if you're thin. You're lifting less weight.

I'm also thin. I can do 20 in the past..
Now.....hah. Maybe 6.

Gordonator SG

i was pretty weak myself when i enlisted. that time i can't even do proper push ups. i broke 0 after field camp. only 2, 3 towards the end of BMT. did 7 finally on the 2nd last day of BMT. now can do more than 12.

so trust me, u can do it, no matter how weak u are. all u need is practice. u can do push ups right? start by doing push ups when ever u have the time, during tv advertisments etc. make sure u do stretching before and after push ups, to relax those muscles.

your technic is very important too. that i'll leave u to find out yourself, cos different people their technic is different. for the time being just aim for breaking 0, once u are able to do 1, it'll be very easy form then on.

DriftingGuy SG

Try to do at least one... If you can do one pull-up, you are definitely much better off than the zero-fighters there Wink

ProudlySingaporean SG

totally agrees with gordonator…..everyone is born weak…..so just try…...once u break the psychological barrier u’ll have confidence to do more now tat u noe u have done a completed chin up(: