Hello all


I would like some information on how to train for chinups

What are the best ways

Training for chinups? I don't know, the best idea may be to try doing chinups. That'd be the best way...

i am 12stone 5:9 good at weights good at runing

but the problem is i have problems with chinups


i find it hard to pull my self up is there any good ways of makeing myself better .
thankyou

Originally posted by davecool
i am 12stone

There's your problem mate!

Originally posted by davecool
Hello all


I would like some information on how to train for chinups

What are the best ways

What type of Chinups are you trying to do, are they with palms facing inwards or outwards?

What are you using to do the chinups on and how high is it?

when i went on my basic training for the army, (even at the interview) the rule was if you can't do 8 chin ups (lift your body mass up 8 times) you were overweight. apparently it meens you are well propd if you can do it, so depending on how tall you are 12 stone might be the problem.

Originally posted by tombodojoj
when i went on my basic training for the army, (even at the interview) the rule was if you can't do 8 chin ups (lift your body mass up 8 times) you were overweight. apparently it meens you are well propd if you can do it, so depending on how tall you are 12 stone might be the problem.



i am 5:9 tall


i am very good at runing and weights but chinups i find hard

also i am thinking joining army has well.

a question i like to ask u i no one of the tests are heam to the beams

if i cant do them but i do good in all other tests like runing and weights

would they accect me into the army

Originally posted by Abdul
There's your problem mate!
I weigh more than 12 stone abby and I can do chin ups quite easily.

Upper body strength (biceps and triceps) is a good idea.
Push ups, bench press etc may be a good starter for you.

Another idea is to get a chin up bar and start of with one.... do it regular till you hit 2 and so on!

Originally posted by davecool
i am 5:9 tall


i am very good at runing and weights but chinups i find hard

also i am thinking joining army has well.

a question i like to ask u i no one of the tests are heam to the beams

if i cant do them but i do good in all other tests like runing and weights

would they accect me into the army

I doubt it. From my experience I saw guys who failed on the pull ups but passed the running and situps. Those guys were given a second chance to complete the pull ups. If they failed then that was it. Of course there is nothing to stop them re-applying. This could have changed though if they are short on numbers as the majority don't even make it through the medical. I found that during basic training the various fitness tests see the amount of pull ups required increase slightly. Those who are not able to complete them will receive remedial PT until they can. I'm not convinced the weight has anything to do with it. I've seen people with a build not so different from yours complete the pull ups with ease.

Originally posted by Lickszz
I doubt it. From my experience I saw guys who failed on the pull ups but passed the running and situps. Those guys were given a second chance to complete the pull ups. If they failed then that was it. Of course there is nothing to stop them re-applying. This could have changed though if they are short on numbers as the majority don't even make it through the medical. I found that during basic training the various fitness tests see the amount of pull ups required increase slightly. Those who are not able to complete them will receive remedial PT until they can. I'm not convinced the weight has anything to do with it. I've seen people with a build not so different from yours complete the pull ups with ease.

i went to see them last week i went to army offices to ask about it

they said i have to do a 1.5mile run in 12mins a beeptest

weights team test and heam to the beams they told me on that heam to the beams tests ithas many has u can do.

Looks like there might have been a couple of changes since I did mine.

In my day it was:

1.5 miles run in 12 mins
Situp beep test
Pull ups on beam. (I think 7 were required)

Originally posted by Lickszz
Looks like there might have been a couple of changes since I did mine.

In my day it was:

1.5 miles run in 12 mins
Situp beep test
Pull ups on beam. (I think 7 were required)



that just the 3 tests u had to do in the army to get into the army back in your days

when was it when u sign up mate

1994

Yes those 3 were the physical tests required to gain entry to the army.

Originally posted by Lickszz
1994

Yes those 3 were the physical tests required to gain entry to the army.


u got any good tips on beeptests

and runing


i can run 2 mins in 10 mins and over 5 miles just over 30 mins

Originally posted by davecool
u got any good tips on beeptests

and runing


i can run 2 mins in 10 mins and over 5 miles just over 30 mins

A couple of local leisure centres used to run a combat circuit on Mondays and Wednesdays (not sure if they still do) If they do then I would recommend you give it a try. Some of the stuff they do has basically come from the army although not as disciplined. You will need to push yourself though. With regards to the running I'd mark out a course 1.5 miles long and time yourself and try to get the time down. I'm not sure what regiment you are interested in but if it's a combat role then you'd be wise to prepare yourself for long tabs and speed marches with lots of weight.

thats the three physical tests at the army careers (when i went) then you have your other tests, then your down (i was) to pirbright for your full med and physical.

obviously try to increase you triceps, all three heads, but like lickszz says, you should try to get into a routine like they will put you through, know your enemy and in this case its a physical test, lol.

Originally posted by tombodojoj
thats the three physical tests at the army careers (when i went) then you have your other tests, then your down (i was) to pirbright for your full med and physical.

obviously try to increase you triceps, all three heads, but like lickszz says, you should try to get into a routine like they will put you through, know your enemy and in this case its a physical test, lol.



aye m8 i run 4 days a week 3 days weights


before i am signing up to join army i ran for 1 year but

chinups i am worrying about if i get to do army test again and i do good in all tests but not chinups i am thinking that they not pass me but army man said has many has u can.

thats cool then, do you stay straight when doing chin ups, or do you jerk out and in?

basically do chin up after chin up after chin up. try doing the motion of the chin up while standing straight, tense your triceps and up slow down slown (dynamic strength) before you do the tricep on a bar try doing the motion with a light tension just 1 rep of 8-12 to warm up the muscles then attempt the pull up. :)

as for the martial artists!you all goin with battouchan to hallam next sat?

Hi Davecool,

the main muscles involved in performing chin-up is the large upper back muscle Latissimus Dorsi and Biceps Brachii...
triceps will do nothing to assist in this exercise. (although you should always adopt a balanced exercise routine)
Concentrate in building upper back and bicep strength first and foremost. The reverse press-up is and ideal exercise to help you achieve this.
You could also do this by performing either uni-lateral or
bi-lateral rowing exercises with dumbells or cable equipment. If you would like further assistance in this matter feel free to contact me via the forum or email or you could pop in to The Source fitness suite near Meadowhall (Sheffield) and I or the other fitness staff will be more than glad to help you reach your goals. We can talk you through the exercise and demonstrate it (no charge) .... so you can practice in the comfort of your own home. We will be only to glad to help...Just ask for Andy....

Good Luck

Do you use a gym with an assisted chin and dip station? You rest your knees on a platform and set how much of your weight you want the machine to take. Find a weight that you can do 3 sets of 8-12 reps with then gradually reduce the weight you are being assisted. You can then train by lifting a ten stone body until you can work your way up to your full weight.

More effective than only being able to manage 2-3 reps and working up from there. If you were training to bench press 100kg you wouldn't start with the full weight, you'd start by reducing the weight and gradually build it up over a number of weeks. Same goes for chinups.

PK

Originally posted by GimmeSomePK
Do you use a gym with an assisted chin and dip station? You rest your knees on a platform and set how much of your weight you want the machine to take. Find a weight that you can do 3 sets of 8-12 reps with then gradually reduce the weight you are being assisted. You can then train by lifting a ten stone body until you can work your way up to your full weight.

More effective than only being able to manage 2-3 reps and working up from there. If you were training to bench press 100kg you wouldn't start with the full weight, you'd start by reducing the weight and gradually build it up over a number of weeks. Same goes for chinups.

PK


yes mate i be useing a assisted chin and dip station. now at the new gym i join i be doing 3 sets of 10 at 42 kg assisted also i be working more on my arms and back has well.

next week i will try less weight on the assisted chin and dip station.