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From: doyleb3 on 20 Feb 2006 07:55
I have just started training for a 1 arm chin up. I think I have a
fairly good base to start this training as I've been doing weighted two
arm chin ups for a while and can do 1 rep with around 2/3 bodyweight
strapped on.

However I am nowhere near doing a 1 armer at the moment. So the
training I'm doing consists of controlled negatives with one arm. I can
manage a slow controlled negative with my right arm and a slightly less
controlled one with my left. After doing one or two of these negatives
my elbow tendons are a bit sore and remain so for about an hour after
training. I seem to be getting slightly worse soreness in my strong arm
for some reason. Is this something to worry about or normal. I am wary
of developing elbow tendonitis. Also, has anyone any tips for
strengthening the elbow tendons.

Thanks

From: Ranieri on 20 Feb 2006 11:34

<doyleb3(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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>I have just started training for a 1 arm chin up. I think I have a
> fairly good base to start this training as I've been doing weighted two
> arm chin ups for a while and can do 1 rep with around 2/3 bodyweight
> strapped on.
>
> However I am nowhere near doing a 1 armer at the moment. So the
> training I'm doing consists of controlled negatives with one arm. I can
> manage a slow controlled negative with my right arm and a slightly less
> controlled one with my left. After doing one or two of these negatives
> my elbow tendons are a bit sore and remain so for about an hour after
> training. I seem to be getting slightly worse soreness in my strong arm
> for some reason. Is this something to worry about or normal. I am wary
> of developing elbow tendonitis. Also, has anyone any tips for
> strengthening the elbow tendons.
>

Can't help with your question, but I do have an observation: the one armed
chin is a goal that a lot of people set, but I've yet to hear of a single
person that has accomplished it. Everyone has a story of a rock climber that
can do multiple reps, but never have I heard of a regular gym denizen
diligently training his or her way there.



From: doyleb3 on 20 Feb 2006 12:46
Yes, a genuine one arm chin from a dead hang is very difficult. A lot
of people who claim they can do them are probably bullshitting or
cheating.

At present, I can pull myself up only about 3 inches with one arm.
That's sounds like nothing but it's a start. It helps that my BW is
only about 70 kg. I have not trained for a 1 armer before so it will
take time. I may not achieve one but even if I don't I expect the
training will improve my weighted 2 armers.

From: Paul Cassel on 20 Feb 2006 13:40
Ranieri wrote:

>>
>
> Can't help with your question, but I do have an observation: the one armed
> chin is a goal that a lot of people set, but I've yet to hear of a single
> person that has accomplished it. Everyone has a story of a rock climber that
> can do multiple reps, but never have I heard of a regular gym denizen
> diligently training his or her way there.
>
>

IIRC, Steve here does them. I've done one where

the lazy hand grabs the wrist of the strong hand, but that's my best
From: Ranieri on 20 Feb 2006 13:40

"Paul Cassel" <pcasselremove2(a)comremovecast.net> wrote in message
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> Ranieri wrote:
>
>>>
>>
>> Can't help with your question, but I do have an observation: the one
>> armed chin is a goal that a lot of people set, but I've yet to hear of a
>> single person that has accomplished it. Everyone has a story of a rock
>> climber that can do multiple reps, but never have I heard of a regular
>> gym denizen diligently training his or her way there.
>>
>>
>
> IIRC, Steve here does them. I've done one where
>
> the lazy hand grabs the wrist of the strong hand, but that's my best

I think Steve is on a quest...I don't believe he's done any.


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