More judging at the gym

Marcia315
Marcia315 Posts: 460 Member
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But this time I was impressed.

Some guy was doing pull ups with 100 pounds of weights strapped to a weight belt

I enjoyed watching.
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  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    100lbs? I'd be impressed too.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    Wow!
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    I'd be wondering why not just do a bench press.
    Suppose there's less worries if you can't lift the weight again if you can't stick a bench in a rack/cage.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    I love watching people who are doing amazing things at the gym!
  • SummerRain43
    SummerRain43 Posts: 358
    Wow!!!!!......I think I can barely do one pull up.....with no weights....that would have been cool to see.....:)
  • moya_rargh
    moya_rargh Posts: 1,473 Member
    Impressive!
  • Marcia315
    Marcia315 Posts: 460 Member
    I'd be wondering why not just do a bench press.
    Suppose there's less worries if you can't lift the weight again if you can't stick a bench in a rack/cage.

    I was appreciating to view too much to care why he was doing what he was doing.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Maybe he was trying to get taller by stretching out his torso?
  • arwacky
    arwacky Posts: 1,653 Member
    Maybe he was trying to get taller by stretching out his torso?
    :laugh:
    +1
    Impressive nonetheless
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    I'd be wondering why not just do a bench press.
    Suppose there's less worries if you can't lift the weight again if you can't stick a bench in a rack/cage.

    Pull ups, particularly wide grip, target the back a lot more than bench press does.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    I'd be wondering why not just do a bench press.
    Suppose there's less worries if you can't lift the weight again if you can't stick a bench in a rack/cage.

    Pull ups, particularly wide grip, target the back a lot more than bench press does.

    Yup. Chest exercise vs back and Lats. Damn impressive show though, OP
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I'd be wondering why not just do a bench press.
    Suppose there's less worries if you can't lift the weight again if you can't stick a bench in a rack/cage.

    Until he can unhinge his arms and put them on backwards, I'd say he can't use the bench press to work his back.
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Most guys at my gym don't even try doing pullups. Doing pullups with a100 pounds weight is awesome!!!!
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Oops, my bad - read "press ups" for some reason.

    Then yes; impressive. Best I've had is 45lb or something in weighted pull ups, 5 reps. Would like to get it up to bodyweight one day - so be able to do one armed pull ups. Good long way off for me.
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  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    I can manage chin ups @ 60lbs for 5 reps. Not sure I could do half that @ pull ups. That is impressive indeed OP.
  • JuliaLee67
    JuliaLee67 Posts: 149
    impressive and inspirational! its my goal to some day do ~two~ consecutive pull-ups, :laugh:
  • Briargrey
    Briargrey Posts: 498 Member
    damn, that's impressive! I am working on assisted pullups and I have it set to take off 88 pounds, and I weigh 188, so I'm basically pulling up what he was adding on. LOL.
  • TriShamelessly
    TriShamelessly Posts: 905 Member
    Holy crude!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I'd be wondering why not just do a bench press.
    Suppose there's less worries if you can't lift the weight again if you can't stick a bench in a rack/cage.

    But it works different muscle groups. And pull ups, as the name applies, is a pulling exercise. Bench presses are push. It's good to have both and I'd bet this guy does do both.

    EDITED to note that the person I was responding to misread bench press as press ups (aka push ups). But still leaving my original post up because I can.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one that misses things - as you'll note I've already noted that I mis-read the initial post and thought it said push ups :).
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one that misses things - as you'll note I've already noted that I mis-read the initial post and thought it said push ups :).

    Didn't "miss" it necessarily. I responded to your first post. Your second was a ways down and just didn't feel like editing mine because overall, it still presents the info about the press and pull. But my bad, I'll edit...didn't mean to make you so defensive.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    But, now I've made YOU "defensive" - maybe I should edit my post? ;)

    (ps - the smilies in both cases were added to show it was said in jest!)
  • oneveryfatcat
    oneveryfatcat Posts: 3
    What's a gym?
  • savannahribeiro
    savannahribeiro Posts: 194 Member
    I get so self-conscious at the gym (Part of the reason I do my workouts at home). Most of the weight machines leave me befuddled, and when I ask for assistance, I get sneered at. I wonder if there is a course/class I could take that might give some pointers and such on these machines. Also, I get intimidated so easily by the other gym-goers.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Who sneers at you?

    Most gym staff seem happy to help.

    Or you could get a personal trainer for one session to show you the basics.

    I would personally look to a routine like starting strength or new rules of lifting for women.
    The former, at least, only has five exercises, so not TOO much to learn :).
  • savannahribeiro
    savannahribeiro Posts: 194 Member
    Some of the staff have, actually. Maybe where I go isn't the best, but they don't seem to be too helpful.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Some of the staff have, actually. Maybe where I go isn't the best, but they don't seem to be too helpful.

    Sounds like a pretty crappy place. Sorry. Most gyms, at least none of the ones I've been to, aren't like that. You can always read the books above, they're good guides, and just ignore everyone else and focus on you. Then again, a smile and a little friendliness go a long way.
  • savannahribeiro
    savannahribeiro Posts: 194 Member
    Fair enough :) Thanks, I'll look into them. It also doesn't help that I am very shy and nervous. But thank you for the advice and the books :)

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