I've been confusing pullups with chinups. I can do about 6 chinups, but I can do 4 pullups. So close to that goal, but not as close as I thought.
I don't know what route you are going with this, but there is a section in the book related to this exact question. There is also some stuff about pronation (the natural tendency of the wrist to rotate as the arm moves). I've quoted a section from the book below:
Pullups vs Chinups
A lot of new trainees get confused about the difference between a chinup and a pullup. For example, some coaches claim that a pullup must be done so that the chest is lifted all the way to the bar, whereas in a chinup only the chin goes over the bar. In Europe, the term chinup is used instead of pullup, although they mean exactly the same thing. In some places in the US both terms are used interchangeably. I’ve met ex-football players who swear that a pullup is done with an overhand grip, whereas a chinup is done with an underhand grip. There seems to be no universal agreement. No wonder people get confused. In Convict Conditioning a pullup is any exercise where you pull the torso towards the hands against gravity, so the term casts a pretty wide net. But don’t get too hung up on terminology. The names you use aren’t as important as correct execution of the exercises.
Is it too late to join?
You think I would recommend it if it was too late?
Dipping my toes in as well, then.
Goals:
Pass the FitRanX Level 1 test
Do two pull ups
Lose 10 pounds
Lose an additional 10 pounds
Welcome to the gauntlet!! I have you added to the
tracking post, and I put the FitRanX link in the
goal description post. I wasn't positive about the two 10lbs goals, so I did one goal for 10lbs and one for 20lbs (they are from the start, so it doesn't mean 30lbs).
2016 Goals:
- Complete 30 Days & 30 Stretches to Splits program <= 60 days
- 1 set/10 lunges (without crying)
- 1 set/10 push ups
- Remove:
>= 2 miles jogged | regularly play tennis | >= 2x/week cardio classes at gym - Add: Complete the YAYOG 10-week Basic Program
I've got your goals updated. I wasn't able to find a good description of the YAYOG program, but the book is on the
resource post, and the program is laid out in there.
Somehow the bodyweight training, the you don't need any equipment other than your own body feels so very Mustachian to me.
I feel the same way. I've written a fair amount on why I love bodyweight training earlier in this thread, and it sounds like you are in the same boat. It's a wonderful experience.
New month check in:
Jordan, you can cross off
- 1 set/5 muscle ups
- >= 70 pushups <= 00:60
- 1 set/1 bench press 210lbs
Kick ass!!! I've got the
tracking post updated. How's the other half doing? She hasn't checked in for a while. Also, are you still doing tests on the Warped Wall now that it's over? Should I remove it, mark it as complete, or are you still working on it?
2. Jump up and grab the pull up bar, pull up my knees so my hips/thighs are at a 90 degree angle.
2. I believe these are either called hanging leg raises/lifts or hanging crunches
They are called hanging knee raises. They are step 6 on the Convict Conditioning leg raises big 6. You can see the progressions
here meerkat . Folks, I know the 4 Hour Life (Convict Conditioning) links in the
goal description post aren't working, and I'm in communication with the webmaster of the site because it's an error. Doing a google search for Convict Conditioning and the specific workout will provide access to the page, but I'm not going to change the links until the fix it.
McBuck | Complete 16 week marathon training by 5/1Complete marathon <= 4:00:00 by 5/1Lose 10lbs of fat by marathon- Gain 16lbs of muscle
- 1 set/1 squat 405lbs
- 1 set/1 deadlift 500lbs
- Improve flexibility
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My marathon was yesterday on a cold, wet, and windy day. I crossed the finish line completely soaked with numb hands just over my goal of 4 hours. Considering the conditions, I'm happy with my time.
My next step is to get back to the gym and start weightlifting (once I can walk again).
By the end of 2016, I want to:
Bulk to 181lbs
Squat 405lbs
Deadlift 500lbs
I've got your goals updated!!