Hello everyone,
I'm of course trying to raise my PFT score but i have encountered some problems.
I've been doing the armstrong program for 2 weeks and i have improved +5 pull-ups (from 8 to 13)
i've been out with a hamstring pull for the last two weeks so i haven't be running too much (last timed 3 mile was 20:37 coincidentally...on my first/only pft)
but my problem is....the sit ups. Most people view this as the guarenteed points but i'm stuck at 63 right now, despite following the crunch workout that is the companion to armstrong.
My problem lies not in the abs, but in my quads. When i get to the 60 range my quads are so tensed up they feel like they are about to tear apart. Stretching doesn't affect it. And so i'm wondering if my form is off?
feet on ground, partner sitting on feet and holding legs, arms crossed on chest (making a square), raise and touch thighs with elbows
so i can't figure out the problem.
I've tried scooting farther in and also farther away but no change.
I don't think it is lack of muscle strength because i have well devoloped quads from years of soccer but who knows.
anyone ever have this problem...it sucks to be able to do more situps but be stopped by such a thing. (kinda like being able to do more pull-ups but having bad grip)
any pointers would be appreciated.
Ryan
I'm of course trying to raise my PFT score but i have encountered some problems.
I've been doing the armstrong program for 2 weeks and i have improved +5 pull-ups (from 8 to 13)
i've been out with a hamstring pull for the last two weeks so i haven't be running too much (last timed 3 mile was 20:37 coincidentally...on my first/only pft)
but my problem is....the sit ups. Most people view this as the guarenteed points but i'm stuck at 63 right now, despite following the crunch workout that is the companion to armstrong.
My problem lies not in the abs, but in my quads. When i get to the 60 range my quads are so tensed up they feel like they are about to tear apart. Stretching doesn't affect it. And so i'm wondering if my form is off?
feet on ground, partner sitting on feet and holding legs, arms crossed on chest (making a square), raise and touch thighs with elbows
so i can't figure out the problem.
I've tried scooting farther in and also farther away but no change.
I don't think it is lack of muscle strength because i have well devoloped quads from years of soccer but who knows.
anyone ever have this problem...it sucks to be able to do more situps but be stopped by such a thing. (kinda like being able to do more pull-ups but having bad grip)
any pointers would be appreciated.
Ryan