Suguru Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 So I did my first pull-up today! And by that I mean a dead-hang, chin-above-the bar pull-up with my hands facing away from me. This has been something that I have wanted to do for a very long time and something I have been specifically training for since the beginning of the last six-week-challenge. I had hoped to achieve this goal during those six weeks but it was not to be. Despite that, I was not disheartened and I continued to do my back exercises (a combination of Inverted Rows/Australian pull-ups, negatives, flex-hangs and when I could talk my brother or father into spotting for me, assisted pull-ups) once the challenge was over. I was seeing progress in terms of all those exercises but for some reason the pull-up itself remained ever elusive. Until today. At the beginning of my bodyweight workout, when I am fresh I always attempt a pull-up. Two workouts ago I got my nose up to the bar. Last workout I got my chin to the level of the bar, but not above it. So I knew I was getting close. And then today, I did it! I was so excited I ran all the way home from the playground where I work out, eager to tell someone. As I was walking down the driveway, my dad saw me through the kitchen window. He tells me that he saw me smiling to myself and commented on it to my mum, who replied "She must have managed to do a pull-up". How well they know me! I've been told that the first one is the hardest one and I certainly hope that is true. If I keep at it, I hope to make it to five sometime next year! Quote Level 4 Halfling Ranger "I see the girl running, with no shoes on her feet, jumping shade to shadow, in this deafening heat." - Passenger Link to comment
DELETED Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 congrats!!!! way to work at it til you got it! (also love how your parents could tell what you were so happy about) Quote this person really wants to delete their account but can't because it's not allowed. Link to comment
Yuen Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Congratulations! It sounds like a well deserved strict dead hang pull up. The first of many Quote Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
Suguru Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks! I hope it is indeed the first of many! Quote Level 4 Halfling Ranger "I see the girl running, with no shoes on her feet, jumping shade to shadow, in this deafening heat." - Passenger Link to comment
Wayne_Kent_Seago Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nice work! It must have felt great to accomplish it! Quote Lvl 8 ◠Half-Elf breaking free of an Ogre’s body ◠RangerSTR 11.5; DEX 2; STA 19.5; CON 13; WIS 13; CHA 5Fire Flower Power-up“Things Do Not Happen. Things Are Made to Happen†– John F. Kennedy My current challenge2014 - My Year of Badassery (Battle Log)TwitterInstagram Past Challenges:#1; #2; #3; #4, #5, #6, #7, #8#9 Link to comment
SLB Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 So impressive! Well done Quote Link to comment
Ceasefire Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Awesome! I've got grand ideas about pull-ups but I still can't do a single one. Kudos! Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Link to comment
Endor Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 w00t! Feel the power!!! The first one is unreal, well done! Quote Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
JMcGowan Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Very impressive! Pull Ups are TOUGH! Congratulations! Quote My "I Hate Cardio" Cardio Battle Log Link to comment
Suguru Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks I'm up to 2 pull-ups and 3 chin-ups now! I'm actually very surprised how quickly I'm progressing. Quote Level 4 Halfling Ranger "I see the girl running, with no shoes on her feet, jumping shade to shadow, in this deafening heat." - Passenger Link to comment
Huntress Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 That's fantastic and so inspiring. Congrats on your hard work and commitment to your goal Quote HuntressCurrent challenge - Rebels - Huntress lays the foundations"The effort yields its own rewards" - Data, Star Trek: TNG. Link to comment
Suguru Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 3 pull-ups today! Quote Level 4 Halfling Ranger "I see the girl running, with no shoes on her feet, jumping shade to shadow, in this deafening heat." - Passenger Link to comment
Ataraxia Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 One day I will be you. Thanks for sharing! Quote Hostile intent is imminent. You prepare for battle. Link to comment
Maledictus Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well done. The first one feels bloody awesome . I eventually was able to do 20 in one go hanging off a stairwell by my fingertips (I wasn't being exceptionally macho, I broke every damn door frame in the house doing pull ups ...). The first one was still the best though . Depending on what else you're doing, I think 5 is completely attainable, particularly given your progress to date... good luck Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Suguru Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Well done. The first one feels bloody awesome . I eventually was able to do 20 in one go hanging off a stairwell by my fingertips (I wasn't being exceptionally macho, I broke every damn door frame in the house doing pull ups ...). The first one was still the best though . Depending on what else you're doing, I think 5 is completely attainable, particularly given your progress to date... good luck Thanks! 20 in one go sounds amazing...I would love to manage that someday but I think I'll focus on aiming for five for now. Baby steps! I did three and a half pull-ups (my form was dodgy on the fourth one, hence the "half"!) and four chin-ups yesterday. I feel like they are definitely getting easier, and the difference in difficulty between chin-ups and pull-ups is evening out. . Quote Level 4 Halfling Ranger "I see the girl running, with no shoes on her feet, jumping shade to shadow, in this deafening heat." - Passenger Link to comment
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