Nailed my first pullup today!

Brian Monk · 03-22-2009, 05:32 PM

Hello all,

Been CrossFitting for about 7 months now. When I started CrossFitting, I weighed in at sloppy 355 lbs. and doing a pull-up felt like an impossibility. I did my pull-ups with my feet on a bench for about six months. I started doing jumping pull-ups about a month ago. And today, while doing Lynne, and about 50 lbs lighter and feelin' good, I went for it, and nailed it. It was a kipping pull up, but when my chin went over that bar, and it felt AWESOME!!

What a milestone it was for me. I really didnt expect this day to come so early. I was thinking I was going to have to lose another 20 or so pounds. Cant' wait to get 5 in a row, then 10, 15, 20 etc etc.

Anyway, just wanted to share this, I was pretty pumped.

P.S. K. Kinney, thanks for getting me started on CrossFit bro, It's changed my life.

3, 2, 1...GO!

Kolbe Kinny · 03-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Your more than welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st official CrossFit pull up.........Dude you have done a 180.......Keep up the hard work, as you see its paying off for you and everyone in the GARAGE..You are an inspiration to us all.

I'm glad Brian's back...

3,2,1...GO

Joshua Murphy · 03-22-2009, 07:18 PM

That's awesome! Keep up the good work and keep us updated on your progress!

Razvan Mircea · 03-22-2009, 10:01 PM

Good stuff dude!! Keep it up! Next: MUSCLE-UPS

Brian Sharp · 03-24-2009, 11:14 AM

Fantastic work. Well done! Just think how strong you are going to be when the rest of your weight comes off.

I started being able to do 1 sad and lonely pullup.
I just did a set of 20, without any specific training for pullup numbers.

Keep at it and your efforts will be rewarded.

Bri

Mike Kerce · 03-24-2009, 11:38 AM

dude that's awesome! i've never been able to do a pullup in my life and at 280 it's not going to be easy to start now! i'm working on a gravitron...i just started a week and a half ago but have already worked my way up from 100 lbs assistance to 70 lbs. here's hoping i join you soon! Congratulations and awesome work!

Steven Matheson · 03-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Nice work!

Brian Monk · 03-25-2009, 07:39 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. Looking forward to getting my numbers up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Kerce

dude that's awesome! i've never been able to do a pullup in my life and at 280 it's not going to be easy to start now! i'm working on a gravitron...i just started a week and a half ago but have already worked my way up from 100 lbs assistance to 70 lbs. here's hoping i join you soon! Congratulations and awesome work!

Thanks Mike, and what can I say bro, but keep at it man. Just..keep..at..it. It will come, and when it does, you'll be like "Holy crap, did I just do what I think I did." You are already stronger, you've shedded 30 pounds off of that gravitron in 10 days. Thats AWESOME. It will come sooner than you think. Keep it up man.

Carolyn Rocco · 03-25-2009, 04:51 PM

YAY!!!!

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

Matt Hitt · 03-26-2009, 09:55 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

When I started crossfit about 4 months ago, I too could not do a single unassisted pullup. Crossfit has increased my fitness dramatically, and there have been other fun milestones, but the first time my chin went over that bar was DEFINITELY the coolest moment of crossfit so far.

Major props to you, and keep it up!

03-22-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
Brian Monk Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Athens IL Posts: 97	Nailed my first pullup today! Hello all, Been CrossFitting for about 7 months now. When I started CrossFitting, I weighed in at sloppy 355 lbs. and doing a pull-up felt like an impossibility. I did my pull-ups with my feet on a bench for about six months. I started doing jumping pull-ups about a month ago. And today, while doing Lynne, and about 50 lbs lighter and feelin' good, I went for it, and nailed it. It was a kipping pull up, but when my chin went over that bar, and it felt AWESOME!! What a milestone it was for me. I really didnt expect this day to come so early. I was thinking I was going to have to lose another 20 or so pounds. Cant' wait to get 5 in a row, then 10, 15, 20 etc etc. Anyway, just wanted to share this, I was pretty pumped. P.S. K. Kinney, thanks for getting me started on CrossFit bro, It's changed my life. 3, 2, 1...GO!

03-22-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
Kolbe Kinny Member Profile: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Athens IL Posts: 5	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! Your more than welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st official CrossFit pull up.........Dude you have done a 180.......Keep up the hard work, as you see its paying off for you and everyone in the GARAGE..You are an inspiration to us all. I'm glad Brian's back... 3,2,1...GO

03-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#3
Joshua Murphy Moderator Profile: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland ME Posts: 1,131	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! That's awesome! Keep up the good work and keep us updated on your progress!
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03-22-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
Razvan Mircea Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 58	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! Good stuff dude!! Keep it up! Next: MUSCLE-UPS

03-24-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
Brian Sharp Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 63	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! Fantastic work. Well done! Just think how strong you are going to be when the rest of your weight comes off. I started being able to do 1 sad and lonely pullup. I just did a set of 20, without any specific training for pullup numbers. Keep at it and your efforts will be rewarded. Bri

03-24-2009, 11:38 AM	#6
Mike Kerce Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 655	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! dude that's awesome! i've never been able to do a pullup in my life and at 280 it's not going to be easy to start now! i'm working on a gravitron...i just started a week and a half ago but have already worked my way up from 100 lbs assistance to 70 lbs. here's hoping i join you soon! Congratulations and awesome work!

03-24-2009, 02:42 PM	#7
Steven Matheson Banned Profile: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 629	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! Nice work!

03-25-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
Carolyn Rocco Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft Walton Beach FL Posts: 232	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! YAY!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

03-26-2009, 09:55 AM	#10
Matt Hitt Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Addis LA Posts: 736	Re: Nailed my first pullup today! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! When I started crossfit about 4 months ago, I too could not do a single unassisted pullup. Crossfit has increased my fitness dramatically, and there have been other fun milestones, but the first time my chin went over that bar was DEFINITELY the coolest moment of crossfit so far. Major props to you, and keep it up!

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