Sit-Ups

[blacktriangle]

I've had a weird popping in my hips/lower back for a loooong time and I blame it on bad form when I first started working out. Form is everything, and there is no reason you can't deadlift without a weightbelt if you do it properly. As for situps, train for situps. Just like if you want to be able to run, you...run.

Grease the groove!

 

[The Dunnminator]

I was willing to give you a chance until you mentioned the part I bolded.  (off topic, if you are using proper form, you can deadlift really heavy weight without the use of a belt, and it won't pose any risk of injury).  If anyone wants to REALLY improve, the strength in theirs abs and hipflexors, start doing ABMat and/or full ROM, GHD Situps. 

Actually that's what I was saying, injuries usually comes from not using proper form and the belt makes it easier to have proper form. You can deadlift without a belt if you do it with proper technique without risking much more injuries than by wearing one. I would recommend using a belt simply because at higher weights a lot of people tend to cheat and sacrifice proper form. The belt is recommended for other reasons though but they are mostly minor and more of a personnal preference matter.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/strengthening/a/aa060201a.htm

 

[1feral1]

I am talking about facts, studies that were made by observing and experimenting in the real world.

In time you will come to realise that there is the right way, the wrong way, and the Army way.

Cheers,

Wes

EDIT: Sorry Dunnie, had a squizz at your profile, your AF - so its the CF way I reckon  ;D.

 

[The Dunnminator]

Hehe, I already learned that from the army reserve. We'd also say that logic stops where the army begins.

 

[Command-Sense-Act 105]

OK folks, back on topic.

The Army.ca Staff

 

[The_Falcon]

Actually that's what I was saying, injuries usually comes from not using proper form and the belt makes it easier to have proper form. You can deadlift without a belt if you do it with proper technique without risking much more injuries than by wearing one. I would recommend using a belt simply because at higher weights a lot of people tend to cheat and sacrifice proper form. The belt is recommended for other reasons though but they are mostly minor and more of a personnal preference matter.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/strengthening/a/aa060201a.htm

No a belt does not make it easier to have proper form.  It allows beginner/intermediate lifters to forgo proper form and development of the proper musclulature, that would allow them to lift heavy.  The only people who require belts are people who are deadlifting 500-600+lbs on a regular basis, and possibly those rehabing an injury.  Anyone  else using a belt is either a) a wussy, b) not using proper form, c) trying to look "hardcore" when they workout, d) a combo of all the above. 

Now back on topic >

 

[dgilroy9]

Hey guys,

I have a very silly question thats been on my mind regarding the sit ups during your physical test during your application process.

When you do your situps, do they stand on your toes or give you a sandbag to slide them under? or are your feet against a wall?
or are you just in the middle of the room with no assistance in regards to your feet.

Thank you so much for all who can answer.
I'm going for my physical soon and thats my only issue in regards to my evaluation

 

[mariomike]

I have a very silly question thats been on my mind regarding the sit ups

Perhaps,

Question About Situps

will be merged with,

Another situps question 
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/12868.0/nowap.html
4 pages.

Sit Ups
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/73657.0
2 pages.

Push / Sit / Chin Ups
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/106046.0

See also,

situps ( spelled various ways )
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Amilnet.ca+gateway+pundit&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=fm2GWPXOA6eC8QezmISgCg&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:milnet.ca+sit+ups

 

[dgilroy9]

Perhaps,

Question About Situps

will be merged with,

Another situps question 
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/12868.0/nowap.html
4 pages.

Sit Ups
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/73657.0
2 pages.

Push / Sit / Chin Ups
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/106046.0

See also,

situps ( spelled various ways )
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Amilnet.ca+gateway+pundit&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=fm2GWPXOA6eC8QezmISgCg&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:milnet.ca+sit+ups

thanks man! found the answer.
I figured they had to be, as I'm considered a really fit guy and I was slightly struggling with those (I have bad hip flexors though)

 

[mariomike]

thanks man! found the answer.

You are welcome. Good luck. 

 

[dgilroy9]

You are welcome. Good luck. 

could not come soon enough.
awaiting my call to schedule my interview/physical/medical (already wrote my apt about 8 years ago and was said to still be valid)

I'm hoping its not years before I get sworn in, I want to go to BMQ tomorrow haha.

 

[dimsum]

could not come soon enough.
awaiting my call to schedule my interview/physical/medical (already wrote my apt about 8 years ago and was said to still be valid)

I'm hoping its not years before I get sworn in, I want to go to BMQ tomorrow haha.

Uh, it's taking you 8+ years to get in?  ???

 

[dgilroy9]

Uh, it's taking you 8+ years to get in?  ???

no of course not,
when I first applied I was accepted for ACOP and when the time came to finalize everything I was finally feeling the freedom of life (I had a rough childhood) and decided at that time with my jobs and my girlfriend that that wasn't the time to join the forces for me.

Years later, I've had some amazing life experience, a ton of job experience, and matured to the point where I know I'm ready now.  I'm glad I waited, it was the right thing for me to do.

Now I'm anxious and can't wait to go to basic.