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mmacchio22 Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/12/19	2004/01/06, 12:51 AM i was wondering if anyone could help me. i'm 23 and just starting out with this program. i can't do the chin-up between chairs and the dips behind back things. is there anything i can do alittle easier to work out those areas? the back and triceps..... i'd really apreciate the help. thanks -------------- mmacchio
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/06, 06:25 AM Try doing pushups. If they are to hard, put your knees on the ground. Also, even though you can't do a complete rep on those exercises, you can benefit from doing partials.
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/07, 05:38 PM You can always do a swap for those exercises.Check out fitness resources. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
mmacchio22 Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/12/19	2004/01/08, 01:12 AM when i do the pull up i can't get my butt off the floor, and when i do the dips i can never get back up. would it be ok to only do 5 or so, becuz i can't seem to do anymore then that? i'm getting very discouraged..... -------------- mmacchio
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/08, 10:29 AM Don't discourage. 5 is fine if that is all you can do. Just keep doing them. Do you think most people can do 12-15 wide grip chins or weighted chins when they first start out. Shoot no. I started with 3 chins and 7 dips. That was about 4 months ago. Now I am up to 8 chins and 15 dips. Takes time. hang in there. You can also swap exercises and build up, but if you want that wide v-shaped back, nothing beats the chins.
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/08, 03:42 PM I probably can't do any. but, i will soon. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
	2004/01/08, 03:48 PM Hang in there mmacchio, we all had to start with one!! Like agamble, I have been able to add 1 chinup every 2 or 3 weeks. Progress may seem slow but it really can be amazing how quickly we make gains. I am up to 9. Keep trying. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/08, 03:49 PM 2-3 weeks sounds like good progress. that is even encouraging for me. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
mmacchio22 Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/12/19	2004/01/13, 01:31 PM thanks everyone. i'll keep tring and let you know how it turns out. if you have anymore advice it'll be greatly appreciated. -------------- mmacchio