pull ups...i really need help
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im 17 this year and im quite skinny. I can pass all my NAPFA test stations without problems except for my pullups
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start by doing 1 every lunch.... then increase +1 per week... sure can clear it....Originally posted by t88:im 17 this year and im quite skinny. I can pass all my NAPFA test stations without problems except for my pullups . 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? -
how many can u do now?
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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. -
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.Originally posted by hmsg:start by doing 1 every lunch.... then increase +1 per week... sure can clear it....
Very soon, u'll increase yur pull-ups count. -
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. -
i cant do any..sigh...bout 3 assisted pullups max..im really weakOriginally posted by Gordonator:how many can u do now? -
i tried dips b4..but i cud not do dips...my arms would just give way when im lowering myselfOriginally posted by Gackt247: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. -
can any pple help me out? i cant really do dips or much assisted pull ups so those suggestions dont really help alot?
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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
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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?Originally posted by t88:i tried dips b4..but i cud not do dips...my arms would just give way when im lowering myself
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the problem is i cant even do 1..how to do 2 for a start...i cant even go 1/2 way up...
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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!
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oh weights...Originally posted by ProudlySingaporean: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!
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
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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?Originally posted by cooleo: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?
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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
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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. -
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. -
Try to do at least one... If you can do one pull-up, you are definitely much better off than the zero-fighters there
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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(:
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im skinny too, and very much so. but i currently can do 16, and was able to do 18 to 19 at one point.Originally posted by t88: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?
it's about consistent, regular and progressive training. and do remember to train your arms, not just a certain muscle group. at your stage, you really have to force yourself to do, and do this several times a day, until your arms feel totally wasted. but you have to continue even so. soon, you will be able to break the zero barrier, and that will certainly boost your confidence to go for more too. -
Whao kao he not even enlisted yet lar!Originally posted by t88:im 17 this year and im quite skinny. I can pass all my NAPFA test stations without problems except for my pullups . 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?
My advice will be simple.
Go for PTP phase. It will really train you up! -
he has 2 years to train up. personally i think it also depends on where he choose to go after secondary school. JC people tend to be fitter than their poly counterparts, due mainly to the PE lessons.
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Yo man, Remember, When U do Pull-up, Dun Make urself swing. U Can Make It By Straighten ur leg n pull using ur Stomach muscle. Now Dats Da Real Pull Up. N It Gains U Da Real Strength.
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i also skinny really loh. + under weight some more~~~
but if u go train for it, i am sure u can break the zero.
i also start from zero.
wat i do it
when u jump to grip the bar, once u grip it do pull up,
then come down, continue...
arms get used to it, then dun jump too high, use more strength on arms.
do til your arm tired.
i know tis cheating, but after a few times, u will slowly build up confident.
find one waist height bar, body 45 degree then pull up. do 2 times max
remeber do streching b4 & after.
after few week sure can improve