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Banjo33

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Here is a link to the Armstrong Program. I would recommend paying close attention to how your body responds to this type of workout though. If you start having "joint" pain, take some time off of it. I haven't tried the program myself. So I can't tell you first-hand how well it works. Maybe someone else who has tried it can be of better service in that department. Good luck!

http://www.4mcd.usmc.mil/AOP/OSOHyattsville/PT.htm
 
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O-man

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Pay Very close attention to joint pain. I started to have a lot of it (not with this program, but another) and neglected to think much of it- that was stoopid and I made it worse..... saw a doc- and was told to not do Anything for two months or risk doing serious damage. I was told I was lucky I didt need surgery, but that it would not hurt to have it anyway. I was supposed to be at OCS right now.this may delay that untill June! (because of the infreaquent (SP?) USMC ocs classes) So Yes- Do pay attention to joint pain, and dont suck it up and think your being a baby if it hurts. I used that program once-(looks like I should have stuck with it!) and its great- the push up part in the mornings is key.
LCPL O-man USMCR 0311
 
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davidsin

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I know PROPER stretching before pull-ups will help avoid the joint pain.


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klostman

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I also found that doing negatives with pullups is great at shocking the muscles and bringing my pullups up.
 
klostman

klostman

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Quick question, on pullups, will they allow you to do them fast provided you go all the way down and lock your arms and keep your legs steady. If I do them really slow, I usually get around 13-15. At a faster pace I get 17. Two more is always better. Anyways, got my PFT this Saturday, so I'm looking foward to doin' this. Thanks gent's.
 
EA-6B1

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Started the Armstrong program tonight. Skipped day 1 and started on day 2. I'll keep a log of how my progress goes. I was able to pyramid to 9 pull ups before I missed a set. That leaves plenty of room for improvement.
 
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AviatorMR239

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hey i just started the armstrong this week too after much debate whether to focus on palms in (what i call chin ups)which i can do more of, or true pulls ups (palms out). I have about 4 weeks till my pft so we'll see what it does. keep me posted on how you do EA-6b
 
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AviatorMR239

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hey i just started the armstrong this week too after much debate whether to focus on palms in (what i call chin ups)which i can do more of, or true pulls ups (palms out). I have about 4 weeks till my pft so we'll see what it does. keep me posted on how you do EA-6b
 
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