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posted: 3/3/2008 at 6:02 PM |
I started weight training in August and realised that I had the weakest upper body in the whole world. My first pullups on the assist machine were assisted by 80lbs - almost 60% of my bodyweight at the time.
Yesterday I finally managed my first unassisted pullup. In fact I managed 2  |
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5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10)
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posted: 3/3/2008 at 6:07 PM |
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posted: 3/3/2008 at 7:58 PM |
| Mandy that's awesome. When you put your mind to something, you really see it through. WTG! |
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posted: 3/3/2008 at 8:51 PM |
Ha! When I read your subject line, I thought maybe these guys...
had crossed over and developed a new product for runners!
Anyway, WOOT! Way to go Mandy! If I can't BE strong, at least I try to SMELL strong!
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posted: 3/3/2008 at 9:21 PM |
| Good job Mandy! I remember well the feeling of accomplishment when I could manage 1 pullup. If you're really looking to increase your pullup numbers, google the Armstrong Pullup program. You probably need to be able to do 3-4 before it will be doable, but after that, they can go up pretty quickly. Awesome job! |
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posted: 3/5/2008 at 1:41 AM |
Sweet job MandyS!
It really is a hard thing for many people. And it takes determination and daily (or every other day) practice.
I do them after every run and it is very satisfying to see an improvement. I run and do pull ups throughout the winter months to keep in shape for competing in waterskiing.
Way to go! |
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posted: 3/5/2008 at 1:09 PM
modified: 3/5/2008 at 1:10 PM |
Quote from jlynnbob on 3/3/2008 at 8:51 PM:Ha! When I read your subject line, I thought maybe these guys... had crossed over and developed a new product for runners! Anyway, WOOT! Way to go Mandy! If I can't BE strong, at least I try to SMELL strong! Lynn
Lynn-
I thought she was talking about the same thing.
Good job Mandy. BTW- I think I am the one with the least upper body strength. I am not even sure I can do a pull up.
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posted: 3/5/2008 at 4:22 PM |
No...Alan...I can't either. But I should give it the old heave ho today and just see.
WTG Mandy...you NZ rock star! |
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posted: 3/5/2008 at 6:08 PM |
oh dear not those sort of pullups! i think i grew out of them a long time ago!!!
thanks all - and thanks for the suggestion noteye. i can only do them when i'm at the gym so a daily program is a bit too much. i'll use those principles though. |
2008 targets:
5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10)
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posted: 3/5/2008 at 7:02 PM |
That's awesome Mandy! I remember when I was weight training a few years ago and could barely do one (non-arse-covering, poo & pee pee catchin') pullup. As I got into it I was able to do 10. Sigh... I should get back at that, our fire department has a well-stocked training room available for free that I used to take advantage of.
Well done though! Sherry's right... you're becoming a NZ Rockstar!  |
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posted: 3/6/2008 at 3:11 AM |
| woohoo...that is my ultimate goal. I still use an embarrassing amount of assist |
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posted: 3/6/2008 at 10:56 AM |
I think I will start weight training again. Yeah, most women don't have much upper body strength. I realized the other day at a yoga class that I had more strength than most of the other women. Probably because of the swimming I do.
I remember when I was a kid they had us do these strength tests. They had us get in a pull up position on a bar and time how long we could hold ourselves up. I was always pretty good at it because I was such a shrimp in size compared to the other kids. To be honest, it was hell being so tiny and skinny as a kid.
Good for you Mandy. I think you must be one really strong & tough girl! Show us your arm muscles sometime. |
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