Oldest to do age in reps of pullups?

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Folks:

Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

pull-ups? I think I recall that the record for pull-ups was 78, but that was

years ago and I believe it was held by a 20-something gymnast.

I am 50 years old and can usually do 20 or 21 pull-ups but I'll bet there are

many people my age who can come close to doing their age.

Best,

Bill Black

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In a message dated 9/26/2002 4:46:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

rwsnedeker@... writes:

> When you say pull-up are you talking about palms facing away from the body?

> Or are you

> asking about palms facing toward the body which I always called chin-ups

> and which I can

> do a lot more of?

>

> Bob Snedeker

Bob:

Pullups are palms facing away (overhand grip of bar), chinups are palms

facing you (underhand grip of bar) and are generally considered to be easier.

Best,

Bill Black

Cumberland FSD, Maine

[Guest guest]

Now you have given me something to take on as a challenge. I don't do that well

on pull-ups;

you've got me beat (so far). On my birthdays, I do the amount of my years in

something.

On my 73rd birthday, it was arms day and my trainer had me do a drop set of 73

curls.

On my 74th birthday, it was legs day and my trainer had me do 74 reps (some drop

sets) of

all the legs exercises followed by a total of 74 minutes on the bike and stairs.

I did 75 of each

to give me " one to grow on " . My 75th birthday is coming up in March and I will

use that

number for my reps then. Heaven help me if it happens to be the day for chin

ups!

Pasco,

Dallas Texas

Mindrulesmuscle

----- Original Message -----

Bill Black wrote:

Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

pull-ups? I think I recall that

the record for pull-ups was 78, but that was years ago and I believe it was held

by a 20-something gymnast.

I am 50 years old and can usually do 20 or 21 pull-ups but I'll bet there are

many people my age who can

come close to doing their age.

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[Guest guest]

> Folks:

> Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

> pull-ups? I think I recall that the record for pull-ups was 78, but

that was

> years ago and I believe it was held by a 20-something gymnast.

>

I think the winner is Jack La Lanne... he's 86 now, but I recall him

doing 1000 push ups AND 1000 chin ups on national TV a few decades ago.

[Continuously? Or the usual method of having many breaks between series

of reps? Of course, Jack's amazing achievements at any age are most impressive

and

laudable, but do let's put them into accurate perspective. Mel Siff]

Jimson Lee

Palo Alto, CA

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[Guest guest]

> Folks:

> Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

> pull-ups?

Funny, I just checked Jack La Lanne's web site, and his 88th birthday is

TODAY! 9/26/02

Happy Birthday Jack!

Jimson Lee

Palo Alto, CA

[Guest guest]

When you say pull-up are you talking about palms facing away from the body? Or

are you

asking about palms facing toward the body which I always called chin-ups and

which I can

do a lot more of?

Bob Snedeker

????

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if you wish them to be published!

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From: Bill Black -- wrbcycle@...

Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

pull-ups? I think I recall that the record for pull-ups was 78, but that was

years ago and I believe it was held by a 20-something gymnast.

I am 50 years old and can usually do 20 or 21 pull-ups but I'll bet there are

many people my age who can come close to doing their age.

Best,

* Don't forget to sign all letters with full name and city of residence

if you wish them to be published!

[Guest guest]

Believe Jack had his 88th birthday this week.

Pasco

....City?

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From: FJ LEE

> Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

> pull-ups? I think I recall that the record for pull-ups was 78, but

that was

> years ago and I believe it was held by a 20-something gymnast.

>

I think the winner is Jack La Lanne... he's 86 now, but I recall him

doing 1000 push ups AND 1000 chin ups on national TV a few decades ago.

[Continuously? Or the usual method of having many breaks between series

of reps? Of course, Jack's amazing achievements at any age are most

impressive and

laudable, but do let's put them into accurate perspective. Mel Siff]

Jimson Lee

* Don't forget to sign all letters with full name and city of residence

if you wish them to be published!

[Guest guest]

My chin ups are usually done narrow grip with palms facing each other.

Pasco

Dallas, Texas

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From: Bob Snedeker

When you say pull-up are you talking about palms facing away from the body?

Or are you

asking about palms facing toward the body which I always called chin-ups and

which I can

do a lot more of?

* Don't forget to sign all letters with full name and city of residence

if you wish them to be published!

--------

From: Bill Black -- wrbcycle@...

Does anyone know the oldest person to be able to do their age in reps of

pull-ups? I think I recall that the record for pull-ups was 78, but that was

years ago and I believe it was held by a 20-something gymnast.

I am 50 years old and can usually do 20 or 21 pull-ups but I'll bet there

are

many people my age who can come close to doing their age.

Best,

* Don't forget to sign all letters with full name and city of residence

if you wish them to be published!