Armstron Pull-up program

[wildflyin69]

Just wanted to thank whoever it was for posting that Armstrong Pullup program, it really worked. Gave myself a max test this morning, banged out 30 with the overhand grip!! Now i just need to shave another minute-thirty off my run-time for that perfect PFT...

"Push the stick foward, the houses get bigger; pull back, the houses get smaller... unless you keep pulling back, then they get bigger again."

 

[EA-6B1]

Great work wildflying69. How long did you train to get that many?

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[wildflyin69]

well mid-febuary I was at 12 pull-ups. You just have to commit to that push-up/pullup routine.

"Push the stick foward, the houses get bigger; pull back, the houses get smaller... unless you keep pulling back, then they get bigger again."

 

[squatrrs]

That's great! I am stuck on 14 and just started the armstrong, so we'll see how it benefits me. I hope it helps. Maybe I can get a little improvement before I leave for PLC combined.

 

[Spin]

Great program ... I actually cut out the pushups recently because they caused a problem with my shoulder but otherwise it has been great. Just keep an eye on your body and adjust the program if your body tells you too. I am at 22 right now and started in about March at the 14 range. I was always good at pullups though.

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[jaerose]

Where's the link to that program? I'm Navy, but it couldn't hurt for the O-course.

JR

 

[BRM21o]

Would it be best to continue doing plams facing me (easiest for me) or start all over and do overhand grip? Thanks.

 

[jaerose]

Although I'm Navy, I would say that it would be best to do it in the style you will be required to use in OCS. Palms facing is easier because it allows you to use more biceps, whereas the overhand grip recruits more shoulders and back, but also builds more strength. I like to mix in both, but if you pick one...overhand grip (IMHO).

JR

 

[EA-6B1]

I like overhand (palms away from face) personally. My dad went through PLC Jrs & Srs back in the day. He tells me that when he was there the Sgt. Instructors would tell all of them, "if you were to fall of a building, which way would you grab?" Thus, the overhand grip. Plus, more than likely, if you can get 20 overhand, you can get 20 underhand (palms facing towards face). My $.02 for what it's worth.

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[wildflyin69]

well, I chose over hand because those are the muscles we'll have to use to get over the obstacle courses, or so I've been told.

"Push the stick foward, the houses get bigger; pull back, the houses get smaller... unless you keep pulling back, then they get bigger again."

 

[jaznups]

Here's the link...


http://www.4mcd.usmc.mil/AOP/OSOHyattsville/Armstrong%20Pullup%20Program.htm

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[thor44]

I am also doing the armstrong program. Now, I will admit that I only started at 7-8 reps as my max (forehand method). But I am working on it. My question for whoever has done the program all the way through is, how sore/tired should my arms be? I am doing the program exactly as it is writen with no changes but I do not feel like I am hurting (in a good way) as much as I should be. Any help would be appreciated!

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[kevin]

what does IMHO mean?

 

[jaerose]

Thanks for the link Jaz. IMHO = in my humble opinion.

JR

 

[kevin]

THANK YOU!!!! thats bothered me for a long time, and ive seen it so much. now i can finally sleep at night.