Lets come up with a test of basic fitness. - Page 4

tabako · #31 12-01-2006, 01:21 PM

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If you let people use a inwad-palm grip, I think 5 pullups should be easier than 30 pushups for most people

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I don't think so.

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Pullups would be easier for me.

goodsamaritan · #32 12-01-2006, 01:24 PM

Guys, there's nothing wrong with setting the bar a little high. I think the numbers that Alobar has come up with so far are very reasonable. I don't think we should be setting numbers that any schlub can beat by just staying away from the big macs.

Go_Blue88 · #33 12-01-2006, 01:24 PM

FWIW, i've always been able to do lots of push-ups but pretty much no pull-ups. i'm not sure what the reason is--but i really struggle just to do a few.

heater · #34 12-01-2006, 01:27 PM

How about something to test leg strength/endurance like squats or pistols (one-legged squats), maybe?

Sadat X · #35 12-01-2006, 01:30 PM

We def. need a vertical leap test in there. I just hit 19".

gimmetheloot · #36 12-01-2006, 01:30 PM

5 pullups is much harder than 30 pushups IMO. Hands facing any direction.

Also, FWIW, a 22 min 3mile run would be really hard for the avrg person. I run a hlf hr a day and I dunno if I could make that without pushing rly hard. (I run slow, 7 mph)

Thremp · #37 12-01-2006, 01:30 PM

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We def. need a vertical leap test in there. I just hit 19".

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This is more a test of squat v. leg length.

tabako · #38 12-01-2006, 01:31 PM

People who can do 30 pushups but not do 5 pullups,

are you sure that you are doing your pushups correctly?

traz · #39 12-01-2006, 01:34 PM

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People who can do 30 pushups but not do 5 pullups,

are you sure that you are doing your pushups correctly?

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before I started lifting, I could do 30 pushups but couldn't do 2 pullups.

They're completely different.

goodsamaritan · #40 12-01-2006, 01:34 PM

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If you let people use a inwad-palm grip, I think 5 pullups should be easier than 30 pushups for most people

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I don't think so.

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I think the problem here is the vast majority of casual weightlifters tremendously overemphasize bench pressing and neglect their back strength. 5 pullups should not be that hard for someone who can do 30 pushups. Having a disproportionately strong chest as compared to back is a recipe for shoulder injuries.