Getting in Shape for X-ray... Good Program?

[Scimitar]

Roger that TR.

S

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Scimitar

On another note, most of the upper body strength work you do (incl lats) will give you the strength you need to climb a rope ok.

If you're relying on upper body strength to climb a rope, your technique is very inefficient.

[Scimitar]

Thanks for pointing that out Razor,

To clarify the post. Rope climbing is more technique then Physical strength. Hence why you can achieve most of your rope climbing strength requirements thru your normal workout.

So you don't need to go around climbing 30 foot ropes like an animal. Instead get a 12-15 foot rope and climb it nice and slow and master the technique. It's also safer. Even a controlled 30 foot fall is still a fall.

Thanks again Razor

Scimitar

[cornelyj]

Thank you for the responses and clarifications.
Last post I promise.

This may be a very dumb question but when you say climb ropes is it inch worm style (legs-arms)... or an all arm (hand-over-hand) style. "only upper body strength to climb a rope, your technique is very inefficient." -Razor.Is the second style the one he is referring too or is it just bad form of just using your arms being addressed? Which should be perfected is my question?



It seems as though there is a 20 foot rope behind the Track. So any U of Fl. students or in the people in area PM me and ill paint you a map.

Thanks again and this will be my last post I'll be back after some hard work and some papers are signed.
Have a nice day

~Joe.

[Scimitar]

Just some friendly advice

1. With some comprehension skills and use of the Search button you should be able to answer that question yourself.

2. Your last post lacked a bit of England my friend. I'm not sure what you’re asking. Well researched, well thought out, and well communicated questions will score you points both in SF and the rest of the world and most definitely on this site.

3. Regarding the 20' rope, be safe, make sure they are usable and have been maintained. Are they the right sort of rope (don't ask what is - research it)? Remember what I said about how there is no need to climb 20'. You only need a rope to practice technique on; the gym will suffice for the strength part of it. A 15' fall is a dangerous fall.

4. Lastly just to reiterate what these far more qualified gentleman have basically said. There are probably more important things to focus on then your rope climbing. Rope climbing doesn’t even register on the list of reasons of why candidates don't get selected at SFAS. (ref: Get Selected for Special Forces Book)

I gather from what you have said that you have yet to sign a contract. You don't have an 18X contract until it's in your hand and even then that doesn't guarantee much. Many find out they are not eligible for SF when they get to MEPS. Focus on the 25m mark my friend.

Best of luck

Scimitar

P.S. I tried to send you a Private Message but you have disabled this feature, please PM me.

Originally Posted by cornelyj

Thank you for the responses and clarifications.
Last post I promise.

This may be a very dumb question but when you say climb ropes is it inch worm style (legs-arms)... or an all arm (hand-over-hand) style. "only upper body strength to climb a rope, your technique is very inefficient." -Razor.Is the second style the one he is referring too or is it just bad form of just using your arms being addressed? Which should be perfected is my question?



It seems as though there is a 20 foot rope behind the Track. So any U of Fl. students or in the people in area PM me and ill paint you a map.

Thanks again and this will be my last post I'll be back after some hard work and some papers are signed.
Have a nice day

~Joe.

[Razor]

Cornelyj, a technique I was taught involves using your arms only to hold a position on the rope while you bring your knees to your chest, lock the rope around/over your feet, then straighten your legs. You repeat this over and over. This uses the large muscles groups in your legs, butt and back to move you up the rope. Its not difficult to do, but you may want to find someone to show you how to do it first.

[sofmed]

Razor,

That is spot on. When Dewey C. and Greg S. taught me at SWC that is exactly what the technique consisted of. And when I came out of the "chimney" in the Nasty Nick, D.C. said he was happy to see someone who could work a rope properly. The other obstacles hadn't worn me down because I utilized the proper technique. Having been an avid rock climber helped a little, too. The scummy "pond" at the end sure sucked though.



Cheers!

Mick