Comments on: Chin Up Challenge Attempt at 284 Lbs.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:39:36 +0000

Its good to know that everyone is striving for a goal. This is a lot about gaining more respect for your self. Im a 69 year old senior guy. About 2 years ago I realized my body was flabby and I had no muscle tone. I was able to do 1/2 of a chin up. I said to myself that Im going to Public fitness centre to get in shape. Ok ,so ive been exercising one hour each week. Im happy to tell you I can now do 7 chin ups . Ive been counting each time I went to the centre, so far as of March 1, 2011 it been 58 times. I see no end in sight… im hooked.. you people inspire me.. Ontario Canada

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:35:06 +0000

Love articles that blast away the excuses. Where there is a will there is a way. Keep up the great work!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:18:02 +0000

Way to go! Thanks for posting – very inspiring. Keep up the good work.

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:49:00 +0000

So, how is the progress coming…Have you done more pull ups?

By: Louisa

Louisa — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:33:11 +0000

Well done fella!

I’m concentrating on shifting the pounds firstly but it’s great to see what’s possible with mind power

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:04:50 +0000

thx. there’s only one way to find out.

By: Kristi Daniels

Kristi Daniels — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:31:58 +0000

Congratulations on 3.4 more pounds lost! That’s great!

I’m impressed by the 5 chin ups. I don’t think I can do that.

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numeriukas.lt — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:50:48 +0000

Awesome.

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victorian inn bed and breakfast — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:55:19 +0000

Thanks Israel Lagares for the good tips, your evolution has inspired me to furnish one more try to getting this done.

Regards,

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:27:46 +0000

Thats a good idea and I actually tried that a few times, but since I have the bands I like being able to be suspended in air without my feet on the ground. It will teach and force me to control my body so that it doesnt swing excessively.

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:25:37 +0000

5 Chin ups is nothing to scoff at. Good stuff!

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:24:45 +0000

thanks for the tips. I noticed that sticking point too, I’ve always had it. I’ll use your tips and see how they work.

By: Jackson Ng

Jackson Ng — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:28:12 +0000

One effective way of exercise is to ensure that it is enjoyable. Rather than going for a full chin up initially for starter. Choose a lower bar whereby your leg will be able to touch the ground. Incline your body by moving your leg forward. When you tilted a greater angle the easier it will be with the chin up.

Some one might think that it is cheating yourself, but in this way you can do more repetition. That will give you a lot of motivation. You may even want to get assistant to give you a little help. Most important it will avoid unnecessary injuries and it will be fun & motivating that you will improve along day after day. Soon you will be able to do more full chin up in the standard chip up bar even by starting this way.

It is just another alternative suggestion for those who wanted a fun & sustainable way of carrying out exercise.

Good work! Keep it up. Hope to see more update from you.

By: Neo

Neo — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:31:57 +0000

Chin up is one of most toughest exercise for me….even tougher than machine exercises.I started doing 5 good chin ups after 5 months of machine exercise.

Thanks

By: Buh

Buh — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:24:53 +0000

Excellent work! Pullups require a lot of effort to perfect. You might want to try static (isometric) holds at 3 different positions: top, middle, and bottom. These will help coordinate the movement. You seem to have a sticking point slightly above middle. Try to get strong enough to touch your chin to the bar. 1 rep with the complete range of motion will give better strength than 5 half reps. Best of luck.

By: Jumping Higher

Jumping Higher — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:09:05 +0000

Keep up the good work. Its good that your able to finally do some pull ups/chin ups. As a word of advice though, never do dips the same day you try to do chin ups. I did this and learned the hard way how to injure my shoulder. Anyway good luck with reaching 10 reps. Sure you will get it soon!

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:18:04 +0000

Thanks Jeremy. I’m looking forward to it too!

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:56:40 +0000

Very inspirational and as a new reader to your blog I look forward to seeing how you progress. I bet you can do 10 by the end of September!

Jeremy

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:52:21 +0000

Hard to do for people that have no muscle.

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:51:25 +0000

Yep, as I lose more weight/fat I will be able to lift myself with more ease.

By: BMI Obesity

BMI Obesity — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:37:29 +0000

Good stuff! Chin-ups are hard to do.

By: Zerona

Zerona — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:50:55 +0000

I’ve been trying to lose those extra few pounds for a long time now. But, every single time i’ve given up. Your progress has inspired me to give one more try to getting this done.
Thank you…
And keep it going…

By: Back Pain Orange County

Back Pain Orange County — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:42:21 +0000

WOW!
I admire your commitment. From expereince, i know that the joy of looking at what my body used to look like and what it looks like now.
Keep up the good work!

By: Muata

Muata — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:12:56 +0000

Not too shabby my friend. You proved me wrong (to a certain degree), and I applaud you for your efforts. Now keep focusing on losing fat, so your chin-up numbers will increase ….