username115 Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 Just wondering what are the advantages of doing chin-ups, both for martial arts and in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username115 Posted September 27, 2001 Author Share Posted September 27, 2001 Reason I'm asking is, thinking of only doing sit-ups, press-ups and chin-ups to work my upper body for a while, don't really have the time to get to the gym. Should these 3 (and variations of them) be enough to see me through ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrushman Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 add some punching drills and you should be headed in the right direction........ rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username115 Posted September 27, 2001 Author Share Posted September 27, 2001 Thanks for that. I already work out on pads 3 times a week at training, but I don't have a punching bag at home. Would shadow-boxing using light weights be (2-5lb) be a good idea? Which weight would be the best to use for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysteffee Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 3 times a week is plenty to be punching if you haven't got a bag I would have though... Chin-ups, press-ups and sit-ups sounds like a good variety of exercises for upper body building...although I don't know how anybody can do chin-ups...they're far too hard I probably am just as weak as I make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username115 Posted September 27, 2001 Author Share Posted September 27, 2001 problem I have is no where to hang a bag! and no money to buy one either yeah chip ups are hard as hell, but reckon something that hard must be good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 Well, chinups mainly work the Biceps and shoulders, and Pushups mainly work the Triceps chest and upper back, and situps work the abs, so yes that seems good enough Adding some leg raises however wouldn't go a miss! JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username115 Posted September 27, 2001 Author Share Posted September 27, 2001 leg raises.... do they work the back and the flexers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 flexers with legs slightly bent and lower abs with legs straight if I recall correctly, which is not a certainty! JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysteffee Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 Are leg raises better than lunges or squats? I can't do chin-ups...tried today, only did one and couldn't get back up a second time. Don't really care about having strong shoulders anyway. Where are the flexors? Oh dear, I'm lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts