What would happen if you get to Marine boot camp and can’t do 2 pull ups? I can do everything else?

May 12th, 2008 | by MakingMarines |
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krisgoldsby asked:


I go to the gym often. I can do every exercise. I can do alot of push ups. I’m not weak or anything, but why can’t I do the pull ups?

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  1. 22 Responses to “What would happen if you get to Marine boot camp and can’t do 2 pull ups? I can do everything else?”

  2. By Fonz on May 15, 2008 | Reply

    Don’t worry they will help you.

  3. By Curvature on May 18, 2008 | Reply

    they are not hard so just do ‘em

  4. By so_art_it_hurts on May 22, 2008 | Reply

    They’ll somehow get you to do them.

    Trust.

  5. By PhatCat on May 24, 2008 | Reply

    You get a job in the USMC library.

  6. By kcameron93 on May 25, 2008 | Reply

    they will tech u and tuffin u out dont worry

  7. By dms47949 on May 27, 2008 | Reply

    Check the scene from Full Metal Jacket!

  8. By kaitoupirate on May 28, 2008 | Reply

    I have that problem too. I don’t excercise.
    But on the contrary, some people just can’t pull their own weight, there’s nothing wrong with it.

  9. By Jason G on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Your biceps are weak.. Work on them and once you are there you will get better.

  10. By Ghayel Sher on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

    You are heavier than your arms can take

  11. By Maya on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply

    just keep practicing, and eventually you will be able to.

    good luck!

  12. By edster on Jun 7, 2008 | Reply

    try doing cable pull downs on a low weight and gradually add weight till it equals your body weight

  13. By FAT DOG on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply

    your DI will help you out——-LOL

  14. By Lexus Luthor on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply

    They’ll offer you Jelly Doughnuts LOL!!!!!!

  15. By mylilbubbers on Jun 13, 2008 | Reply

    Work on your shoulders and weight. Either your shoulders are too weak or you’re a fat ass.

  16. By anne c on Jun 14, 2008 | Reply

    You’ll learn, or they’ll yell you to death. My daughter went, and said everything seemed to be an excuse for them to yell at you. I’d get in as good shape as humanly possible before going.

  17. By Genius @ work on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply

    2 is ok for now, just try to squeeze in pull ups at the gym and do 2 for 2-3 months and try to to 4-10 there on. I’m sure with good exercise and motivation you will just be fine!

  18. By Wild Child on Jun 19, 2008 | Reply

    You need more upper body strength. Work out on your triceps, biceps, pecs, delts, traps… you know, get that Brock Lesnar look.

  19. By MAXIMUS on Jun 20, 2008 | Reply

    lose some weight, that might help. if you get there and can’t pass the initial strength test, then you will stay in the recieving platoon until you can perform each test. so unless you want to stay there for longer than 3 months, i’d recommend working yuor upper body.

  20. By David C on Jun 21, 2008 | Reply

    They will “motivate” you to accomplish several pull ups….

  21. By LAVADOG_1/3 on Jun 23, 2008 | Reply

    You lack upper body strength. Most obstacles and exercises focus on upper body strength, such as pull ups, the wall, pole climbing, rope climbing, etc, you need to work out your upper body and quit focusing on push ups..You have to pass the IST before you will be placed into your platoon, if you fail it you will go to PCP platoon to build strength..I recommend you get busy on pull ups. good luck

  22. By am on Jun 25, 2008 | Reply

    Ever see full metal jacket? Remember the fat dude? They beat you up with soap if you make a mistake. Then you snap and become the best marine, and then……….well see the movie

  23. By Mary L on Jun 28, 2008 | Reply

    Before you are sent to boot camp you have to do the asvab test- and pass. I’m sure that you need to do more than two pull- ups no matter if you are a male or female. You wouldnt be able to take it in that physical condition

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