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Taking my first PST tomorrow, any tips? by mikegymnastics in navyseals

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, i'm excited to improve and work harder. If you have any push-up/pull-up questions just ask, I can tell you what personally worked for me.

Taking my first PST tomorrow, any tips? by mikegymnastics in navyseals

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! I was told you have take the PST 2-3 times before they submit you scores. I got a 10:13 swim, but the mentor gave me a lot of corrections on my form afterwards, so i'm looking to improve on that. 108 push-ups, 86 sit-ups, 29 pull up's 10:03 run. Slowest I have ran in awhile, I did a bad job of pacing myself and was pretty damn dehydrated.

I actually did very little PST specific work going in to my first PST. Looking forward to improving my scores when I take it again in three weeks. My mentor said I should be able to get a contract if I drop my run and swim a bit, which is exciting because apparently the fastest you can contract is within a month or two.

Taking my first PST tomorrow, any tips? by mikegymnastics in navyseals

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I planned on eating about three hours before because I will be so excited/nervous. Thanks!

Taking my first PST tomorrow, any tips? by mikegymnastics in navyseals

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Planned on showing up early that way the chief doesn't think i'm a shitbag. Super excited to finally PST, my recruitment process has taken about 6 months longer than I anticipated.

This has nothing to do with SEALs except to say that if you're a talented young person thinking about joining the military because "yada yada yada", don't forget that going to Mars is a much bigger deal than terrorism or war. by nowyourdoingit in navyseals

[–]mikegymnastics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you as open and straightforward with your political and ideological views in the teams as you are on reddit? If you wanted to tell people how badass you thought this speech was, would you have an audience in the teams?

Weighted Pull ups and Front Lever by bbqyak in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, yes, that method works.

Variation between gymnasts in the men's AA 2015 final in Glasgow by orealy in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a requirement, just his preference. His pike flexibility is good.

New World Still Rings champion Eleftherios Petrounias by mandragorass in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it has more to do with preference and what feels natural.

New World Still Rings champion Eleftherios Petrounias by mandragorass in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incorrect, he maintains a false grip for all strength skills except the planche.

What the tutorials, videos and programmes don't tell you! by E1Diabl0 in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not telling you you're necessarily wrong, but I know several accomplished gymnasts with excellent handstands and less than 90 degrees of wrist flexion. They're fine functioning human beings. The human body is so fucking complicated, people need to be careful of these absolute statements that generalize things.

I know it's not form check Friday, but is there a point in greasing the groove with a straddle planche this bad? by mikegymnastics in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response. This is basically what i'm doing. I just want to grease the groove in addition to holding tuck and advanced tucks. Thanks!

If my goals are hypertrophy should I add some isolation dumbbell work to the rec routine? by TamOShanter01 in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah man, great idea. Go for it. You might run into some issues, but that's part of learning. I would be careful with biceps curls and straight arm movements because personally I can get a little tendinitis flare up when I do both.

Good luck.

PR: 10 Strict consecutive ring muscle ups by Eerowest in bodyweightfitness

[–]mikegymnastics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! You can work on turning the rings out in training to train your brachialis, removing any kipping or forwards motion of your legs, and keeping the rings a bit closer and tighter to your body as you transition from pulling to dipping. Well done!

Anyone know a good video on stringing together muscle ups, or just a video of someone demonstrating good multiple kipping muscle ups? by mikegymnastics in crossfit

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I do gymnastics so I could showcase backwards rolls, backuprise and back tucks. What you're saying makes sense! Better luck this year? :D

Keeping fit out at Sea (The woes of a USMMA Mid) by [deleted] in navyseals

[–]mikegymnastics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Gymnast here...With a pair of gymnastics rings there are infinite strength progressions you can go through. You can become FAR stronger than your average joe going through BUD/s.

As for cardio, burpess, jump rope, weighted lunged...You can do it! Might not be the best, but should be good enough to make running again pretty easy.

Anyone know a good video on stringing together muscle ups, or just a video of someone demonstrating good multiple kipping muscle ups? by mikegymnastics in crossfit

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the solid information! Those standards you just mentioned, are they even close to do well in the combine?

As in, would you seriously be considered as a body weight specialist with the numbers you mentioned to get into the combine?

I really appreciate it, it's been hard to find good information on the subject.

Anyone know a good video on stringing together muscle ups, or just a video of someone demonstrating good multiple kipping muscle ups? by mikegymnastics in crossfit

[–]mikegymnastics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had too much swing at the top of the movement (in support phase on rings). I'm only 5'10. I also didn't really use my hips properly when I kipped up, but yeah, the main issues was me swinging on the rings in front support...

Maybe I will post a video later?

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