pullups..sigh

• t88

  2 Jul 05, 23:21

  Originally posted by Rockhound:

  nola....
  
  u hang on the bar first wat...where got jump and do one....no kick like that...
  once u start doing them,...there is a rythm kinda thing...all u need to do is stick to the rythm and do it smoothly...

  err...if i hang on the bar first..i cant go up?
• usck

  2 Jul 05, 23:27

  i also cant really do pull up going to take napfa test soon! now can only do standard 2 and a half..
• usck

  2 Jul 05, 23:27

  4 sets of 30 inclined pull up??? wah lau eh
• t88

  2 Jul 05, 23:29

  Originally posted by usck:

  i also cant really do pull up going to take napfa test soon! now can only do standard 2 and a half..

  at least u can do 2 and a half...how old are u btw?
• TuCkiE

  2 Jul 05, 23:33

  Originally posted by t88:

  er..yah..tis is my first post here..
  
  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?

  When I was in secondary school, I do pull-ups during my recess, everyday. I started out with 2, and slowly increased to 12. So... I guess it's just practising everyday. I don't think push-ups help because one of my friend who can do more than 18 pull-ups, cannot even reach 30 push-ups.
• SBS9828X

  2 Jul 05, 23:41

  Originally posted by TuCkiE:

  When I was in secondary school, I do pull-ups during my recess, everyday. I started out with 2, and slowly increased to 12. So... I guess it's just practising everyday. I don't think push-ups help because one of my friend who can do more than 18 pull-ups, cannot even reach 30 push-ups.

  maybe body weight plays a part... me can do average 30 but cannot do pull-ups
• t88

  2 Jul 05, 23:42

• t88

  2 Jul 05, 23:44

  Originally posted by TuCkiE:

  When I was in secondary school, I do pull-ups during my recess, everyday. I started out with 2, and slowly increased to 12. So... I guess it's just practising everyday. I don't think push-ups help because one of my friend who can do more than 18 pull-ups, cannot even reach 30 push-ups.

  i do realise that practising helps but it is very difficult to practise if you cannot even go up half way in the first place..sigh
• usck

  2 Jul 05, 23:45

  Originally posted by t88:

  at least u can do 2 and a half...how old are u btw?

  me 20 years old. a few months ago i am a zero fighter becoz i was tulan by gf so go do pull up to release the the anger..then slowly and slowly, doing pull up has become a routine
• technoboy

  2 Jul 05, 23:47

  Originally posted by TuCkiE:

  When I was in secondary school, I do pull-ups during my recess, everyday. I started out with 2, and slowly increased to 12. So... I guess it's just practising everyday. I don't think push-ups help because one of my friend who can do more than 18 pull-ups, cannot even reach 30 push-ups.

  Same, when I was in sec 1, I could do none. But just push a little and using the wrong method. But I did that everyday duing my recess time and by sec 3 I could do like 14. Guess its all about practising...
  
  And yea there's a machine in the gym which helps you in pull ups... It has a platform which lets you step on so that you'll be able to push yourself up... Im not very sure if every gym have them though...
• borntolive

  3 Jul 05, 00:13

  chances are u will be too embarassed to go gym rite?
  
  another way is to buy dumbells to train yr bicep n tricep.. make sure weight is sufficient and also do regular pull ups... i did exactly this n i can do from 0 pull ups to around 3-4 within 3-5 months
• thoreldan

  3 Jul 05, 01:15

  Originally posted by Rockhound:

  u just gotta do pull ups to do pull ups...cannot do proper one..do assisted ones

  this is the one i most agree on.
  tried and proven
• WoShiNoobie

  3 Jul 05, 01:29

  Originally posted by borntolive:

  chances are u will be too embarassed to go gym rite?
  
  another way is to buy dumbells to train yr bicep n tricep.. make sure weight is sufficient and also do regular pull ups... i did exactly this n i can do from 0 pull ups to around 3-4 within 3-5 months

  You relied solely on dumbbells?
• Horny_Shits

  3 Jul 05, 01:30

  Originally posted by thoreldan:

  this is the one i most agree on.
  tried and proven

  Yes I agree on this.
  I tried doing push ups, sit ups, dumb bells....
  
  Than I signed up SAFRA gym, instructor told me dont waste time mount the chin up bar and pull until you cant pull, rest for few mins and than pull again.
  
• frOst^~^nOva

  3 Jul 05, 02:02

  The only way to train for pull ups is to do pull ups!
  
  For zero fighters, you start by doing assisted pull ups. (get a friend to help u, or in a gym, there is this machine that assits you to do pull ups.) Always do your maxed but if it is assit make sure it's like 10 assists.
  
  You need to break the barrier of the first one. ( well at least tt works for me) once i was able to do 1, then 2,3,4,5.... all came rather easily.
  
  Next u must train everyday and make sure u do proper stretching b4 and after.
  
  Very soon you'll be able to do 12 with ease. well at least it worked for me during the army. All the best!
• Transmission

  3 Jul 05, 04:31

  Its good that u start to train now ..unlike others that just simple don't bother..
  Well.. maybe u can tell yourself that you CAN do it ...
  with a correct mindset first, then proceed on doing the physical training...
  As to how to train, all the helpful people here has already given you the right advise..
  
  
• pisces8

  3 Jul 05, 08:33

  
• FX_82

  3 Jul 05, 08:46

  Originally posted by t88:

  i do realise that practising helps but it is very difficult to practise if you cannot even go up half way in the first place..sigh

  ....Don't get dishearten with this minor setback.Only progressive training would improve ur fitness for chin ups. Stretch both of hands b4 any training.
  Do assisted chin ups with the help of a friend.Best is do 3 reps.In between the reps rest for awhile.Try to do at least 6 with assisted help then slowly decrease for the subsequent reps. Then slowly increase the number of chin ups as the week goes by depend on ur comfort.
• Rockhound

  3 Jul 05, 08:49

  quoting from my pc
  
  Its all in the mind
  
  the onli easy day was yesterday......
  
  quoting from me..
  
  Its all mind over matter
  if i dont mind....it doesnt matter
• coffeeortea

  3 Jul 05, 08:51

  mostly.. lat pull downs.. in gym areas.. you cant miss them
• mr_sotong

  3 Jul 05, 08:51

  Originally posted by t88:

  er..yah..tis is my first post here..
  
  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?

  do 5 set of 12 pull up follow by 60 push up after every set...
• t88

  3 Jul 05, 12:19

  Originally posted by FX_82:

  ....Don't get dishearten with this minor setback.Only progressive training would improve ur fitness for chin ups. Stretch both of hands b4 any training.
  Do assisted chin ups with the help of a friend.Best is do 3 reps.In between the reps rest for awhile.Try to do at least 6 with assisted help then slowly decrease for the subsequent reps. Then slowly increase the number of chin ups as the week goes by depend on ur comfort.

  thanks for your advice...only problem is that i can barely do 3 assisted pullups..im very weak..sigh
• t88

  3 Jul 05, 12:23

  Originally posted by mr_sotong:

  do 5 set of 12 pull up follow by 60 push up after every set...

  5 sets of 12 pullups? i cant even do 1? and 60 pushups after every set..i oso cant managed that...my max pushup is 25
• a13xz

  3 Jul 05, 12:31

  pushup got nothing to do wif pullup. pullup involve bicep, lats & back muscle. If u wana train pullup, the best way is to train on chin up bar. no pain no gain
• soild79

  3 Jul 05, 12:43

  Do it regularly , Morning 1 Set , Lunch Time 1 Set, And Dinner 1 Set , this how we do it in camp .... and 1 month u surely see result....
  
  ORD!!! long time liao , now CMI