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[ldcommando]

Da fuck, is this true?

just joking, bro

 

[Waaghals]

60kg and 1.90m?

That is extremely skinny, almost to the point of being malnourished.

 

[Madnesslink5]

Ok he's not fat, he's about 1m90 and weighs 60kg.
So the losing weight thing isn't an option.

He must be very skinny. Sounds similar to how I was a few years back (nearly 6 ft 4, so slightly over 1.9m, and 65kg) and I was really skinny and weak then - looking back on my pictures I look REALLY unhealthy.

As for exercise I would recommend working out with pullups to start, 5 sets or so of failure. Then throw a biceps exercise in, then 5x5 of some lat pulldowns and such, End with pullups again.

I would say weighted pullups but if he can only do 3 of bodyweight I doubt he'd have much chance with any kind of real weight?

Edit: Oh and just go amma on the protein and carbs I guess.

 

[Lamel]

I mean the best he can do is do as many pull-ups as he can before the test day and see if he improved. 3 --> 10 is going to be difficult, but maybe he will have some newbie gains. He can probably get to 5-7 realistically.

Maybe do 3-5 sets of pull ups to failure every other day. Throw in some lat pull downs or rows as well.


But has he gotten to 3 after a lot of training? Or is this just his baseline without any training?

 

[FStop7]

Fireperson*

Firefolk

 

[HariKari]

Ok so my buddy has to pass his fireman entrance fitness test in 12 days...

Probably should have taken training more seriously. 3 pushups? C'mon man.

 

[NaM]

Is super easy

 

[BPoole]

He's fucked. There's no way he can add 7 reps in under 2 weeks. He really only has 10 days to train since he should be fully rested before he attempts it

 

[Tenebrous]

Is super easy

That's awesome.

 

[BPoole]

Probably should have taken training more seriously. 3 pushups? C'mon man.

Pullups, not pushups. Pullups are a lot harder. I'm pretty damn strong and I can only do 10, though I do weigh 230lbs

 

[Pein]

sounds more like a fire pole than a fireman

 

[El Daniel]

sounds more like a fire pole than a fireman

He can stand there and his firebro's can slide off him.

 

[Jindrax]

When I see him at the gym tomorrow morning I swear all these jokes are going to come racing through my head xD Thanks GAF xD

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

When I see him at the gym tomorrow morning I swear all these jokes are going to come racing through my head xD Thanks GAF xD

if you dont cut off his legs your a bad friend

edit: you're

 

[SURGEdude]

6'3" 132lbs?

That seems like dangerously skinny for a job like this. I feel like he would have an elevated chance of injury on the job.

 

[Gr1mLock]

Roids

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

Fireperson*

FireperSON?!

Firebeing.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Do PEDs.

 

[Ape]

Ok so my buddy has to pass his fireman entrance fitness test in 12 days...

But there's one big problem, he can't do the required pull ups.
He has to be able to do 10. He can only do 3.

How can I help him to triple his strength in 12 days? Is he fucked?

I was thinking about making him do 5x5 reps on back shoulder and bicep exercises...
I have no idea how to tackle this problem, any advice?

Or just make him do weighted pull ups?

EDIT: Ok he's not fat, he's about 1m90 and weighs 60kg.
So the losing weight thing isn't an option.

I'm sorry but he's not going to pass. From second hand knowledge I'll tell you it's better for everyone that he doesn't even try. At best embarrasses he himself and at worst he injures his fragile frame. He could try again next time but if he isn't taking his physique seriously now then he probably never will.

 

[bchamba]

Why isn't anybody sharing the secret triple your strength in 10 days program? Selfish if you're keeping it to yourselves

 

[Bloodrage]

6'3" 132lbs?

Slenderman reporting for duty.

Seriously though, that's really skinny.

Edit: For a fireman.

 

[AlphaDump]

Day 1:
(morning) 3x3x3x3x3
(afternoon) 3x3x3x3x3
(evenining) 3x3x3x3x3

Day 2:
(morning) 3x3x3x3x3
(afternoon) 3x3x3x3x3
(evenining) 3x3x3x3x3

Day 3:
(morning) 3x3x3x3x3
(afternoon) 3x3x3x3x3
(evenining) 3x3x3x3x3

Day 4:
(morning) 5x5x5x5x5
(afternoon) 5x5x5x5x5
(evenining) 5x5x5x5x5

Day 5:
(morning) 5x5x5x5x5
(afternoon) 5x5x5x5x5
(evenining) 5x5x5x5x5

Day 6:
Rest

Day 7:
(morning) 5x5x5x5x5
(afternoon) 5x5x5x5x5
(evenining) 5x5x5x5x5

Day 8:
(morning) 7x7x7x7x7
(afternoon) 7x7x7x7x7
(evenining) 7x7x7x7x7

Day 9:
(morning) 7x7x7x7x7
(afternoon) 7x7x7x7x7
(evenining) 7x7x7x7x7

Day 10:
(morning) 10x10x10x10x10
(afternoon) 10x10x10x10x10
(evenining) 10x10x10x10x10

Day 11:
Rest

Day 12:
Better fucking pray.


edit: if he does creatin every morning it might actually give him some benefit. creatine is documented for strength in short intervals, not endurance. 2 weeks is enough to see an effect.

not a bad approach

 

[ShowDog]

Just tell him to grow out his hair. Great warriors throughout history such as Samson, Rey Muauluga and Troy Polamalu have channeled incredible power through their hair.

 

[Zukuu]

1.90m and 60kg?! Lol make him EAT like mad. Like 3k-4k calories minimum while training his lat/biceps (depending which pull ups he has to do).

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Come, my son; I shall tell you the secret of getting better at pull ups.

Come closer.

Closer.

Closer.

.......................













................do more pull ups.

 

[dankir]

Yeah if he's going to expect and gain he needs to eat shit load more. Based in the numbers you gave he sounds malnourished.

 

[QP3]

Day 1:
(morning) 3x3x3x3x3
(afternoon) 3x3x3x3x3
(evenining) 3x3x3x3x3

Day 2:
(morning) 3x3x3x3x3
(afternoon) 3x3x3x3x3
(evenining) 3x3x3x3x3

Day 3:
(morning) 3x3x3x3x3
(afternoon) 3x3x3x3x3
(evenining) 3x3x3x3x3

Day 4:
(morning) 5x5x5x5x5
(afternoon) 5x5x5x5x5
(evenining) 5x5x5x5x5

Day 5:
(morning) 5x5x5x5x5
(afternoon) 5x5x5x5x5
(evenining) 5x5x5x5x5

Day 6:
Rest

Day 7:
(morning) 5x5x5x5x5
(afternoon) 5x5x5x5x5
(evenining) 5x5x5x5x5

Day 8:
(morning) 7x7x7x7x7
(afternoon) 7x7x7x7x7
(evenining) 7x7x7x7x7

Day 9:
(morning) 7x7x7x7x7
(afternoon) 7x7x7x7x7
(evenining) 7x7x7x7x7

Day 10:
(morning) 10x10x10x10x10
(afternoon) 10x10x10x10x10
(evenining) 10x10x10x10x10

Day 11:
Rest

Day 12:
Better fucking pray.


edit: if he does creatin every morning it might actually give him some benefit. creatine is documented for strength in short intervals, not endurance. 2 weeks is enough to see an effect.

I was going to recommend the "grease the groove" method which is similar to this. It work great for pullups. Have him do a bunch of mini sets spread throughout the day). If he can do a max of 3 pullups, have him do 2 pull ups like 12 times. Then 3 pull ups 12 times, etc.

 

[JNT]

No offense to your friend, but I don't think he has the muscle mass to be a fireman at this point in time. He needs to put on a lot more muscle.

 

[Rockman Wright]

man this is skinny as fuck! is he even in good health? surely not enough to be a firefighter sorry to say!

I'm 1m60 and weigh 60 kg too (and i'm not even fat)

 

[entremet]

Da fuck, is this true?

No.

 

[ThankYouDaletech]

If you cut his legs off now, he'll be able to pass the test.

Then after he passes, he can get bionic legs installed which will make him even stronger and more capable of performing a combustioncreature carry.

 

[Sifl]

If you cut his legs off now, he'll be able to pass the test.

Then after he passes, he can get bionic legs installed which will make him even stronger and more capable of performing a combustioncreature carry.

Why stop there? Surgically remove his head, preserve it and his brain then reattach it to a robot. He'll be stronger in everyway, and you can call him Robo Fireman.

 

[ThankYouDaletech]

Why stop there? Surgically remove his head, preserve it and his brain then reattach it to a robot. He'll be stronger in everyway, and you can call him Robo Fireman.

I think you mean Organically-Challenged ConflagrationLifeForm.

 

[FUME5]

He can try and bullshit them with those crossfit pullups.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Just tell him to grow out his hair. Great warriors throughout history such as Samson, Rey Muauluga and Troy Polamalu have channeled incredible power through their hair.

sadly, firefighters are only allowed a mustache. his strength will have to come from elsewhere

 

[Tapiozona]

Cut off his legs

Anyways Only 3? Is he fat?
Its really hard to go from 3 to 10, in such short time.


Haha, Good one breh.

You couldn't just play along could you? You had to have an opinion that was greater than what could have been an epic thread. Well it wasn't.

 

[vpance]

Bungee jump harness under his clothes with the ropes coming out the sleeves.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Skip leg day

 

[motherxwolf]

Fireperson*

you p c brah?

 

[family_guy]

Daily workout plus creatine.

 

[Fried Food]

0 chance. You need rest to get stronger.

 

[Ryaaan14]

OP, have you thought that maybe he shouldn't be a fireman? Seeing as he's failing to prepare to pass the exam.

This.

I don't want some weak-ass dude rescuing my cat from a tree.

 

[otapnam]

Lol. Hes fucked. Sorry op.

You either earned your way to em or u cant.

Your buddies probably lacking a lot of upper body strength at that height n weight - he'll probably have problems with other parts of the test.

Lifting n dragging dummies, running with the hoses.. Yeah good luck

 

[sub_o]

100 Push-ups
100 Sit-ups
100 Squats
Run 10k (6.2 Miles)

He's gonna be so bored for the rest of his life, and also bald.

 

[MarkMclovin]

He got no chance.

 

[nailbombxx]

The only real solution is for your friend to train for the next fitness test. Getting stronger takes time.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

I don't trust a fireman who can't do 10 pull ups. Cut off his legs.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Cut off his legs.

These sound more like punishments than suggestions LOLOL

 

[TheOctodad]

I'm sorry, but the whole point of a fitness test is that you have a discipline of working out. This person isn't disciplined and is trying to "cram" for fitness. Thus, he shouldn't pass the fitness part.

Hate to say it bluntly, but what else is there to say?

 

[Shinjica]

Check my post history, I'm a law student not a fireman.

Yeah, the law....of the fire

 

[MrOogieBoogie]

Maybe he should train with this little girl?