Military Contractors

[Setari]

Regarding pushups (not really in relation to military), one of my wrists is messed up so I can't really do pushups with my hands flat on the ground. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to doing pushups on your fists?

[xmodum]

Less skin on your knucles (thinner) and it's a very space ammout of space to put your weight on, so it'd probyl generate more pain causing you to loose a couple push-ups overall.

Maybe...

Also the bone on your knuckles would basicly squeeze the skin, creating MORE pain

[Setari]

Well, it doesn't really hurt the knuckles too bad, but I was wondering more if I could be informed of the effects on the muscles.

[Giovanni]

Actually we did those kinds of push-ups in kung-fu Setari, if I'm not mistaken it builds strength in your fist making them a bit tougher since it's conditionning really.

Don't quote me on that thought.

Thanks for the info Firefly. I'm pretty sure the only thing I can do about it is do more and more every day. Also... should I try to exceed the minimums or will that actually make me look bad? I'm just wondering really. Because honestly I'm not sure if my initial evaluation will do anything for my rank or how the drill sgt. will act with me...

[xmodum]

No doubt it'd make you knuckles stronger, I was just mentioning the possible effects of when you're actually doing them. But yea, you'll get tougher skin and muscles around your knuckles, which is always important when you wanna kick someone's ass

[Electrofreak]

The whole "pushups on knuckles" thing doesn't do all that much. It's pretty much just a regular pushup. Besides, having thicker skin over your knuckles isn't a priority if you're learning to fight. Hit someone hard in the face, and unless you've got really meaty hands, you're probably gonna tear up your knuckles a bit.

Regarding pushups, if you want to work a different set of muscles than the normal pushup, just do diamond pushups. Or one-arm pushups.

[Baneblade]

Only newbies hit with closed fists to the face.

[Firefly]

Doing push-ups on your knuckles will put pressure on everything, just the same as doing them regular-style. I've seen guys do them - not sure what they're trying to prove. But those guys happen to be people I wouldn't go fucking with unless it was unavoidable, so take that as you will. You can certainly try it out. My advice would be to ask a sports-medicine expert. You can find one attached to any sports team.

Gio - if the "minimum entry standards" are what you listed, then just do the bare minimum. It doesn't affect your rank. They just want to see if you have the basic fitness level required to join.

[Infernus]

Originally Posted by Giovanni

The minimal requirements are 19 push-ups (with your arms parrallel to your body), 19 sit-ups, 11:13 minimal 2.4km run and 75 pounds of hand grips... wether it be 40 from one hand and 35 from the other... I'm not too sure about the two last one and the push-ups.... sit ups aren't that hard but geez am I out of shape.

Soooo... you're saying I could get into the Canadian Military?

[Giovanni]

Yeah... I guess. We even have a gay platoon called: "The fluffy fellas". They go around the battlefield skipping and jumping spreading love, joy and fashion for both insurgent and allied forces.

[Infernus]

Originally Posted by Giovanni

Yeah... I guess. We even have a gay platoon called: "The fluffy fellas". They go around the battlefield skipping and jumping spreading love, joy and fashion for both insurgent and allied forces.

I wouldn't fit in...

Hardcore **** scare me, and why would I want to spread love. I advocate war as a very viable, and useful means to an end.

[Giovanni]

Originally Posted by Infernus

I wouldn't fit in...

Hardcore **** scare me,

Good then I don't have to hate you with all my heart. I hate the ones that parade in leather outfits and say: "We wanna be treated like everyone else!!!!" with a tongue lisp.

[Firefly]

Originally Posted by Giovanni

Yeah... I guess. We even have a gay platoon called: "The fluffy fellas". They go around the battlefield skipping and jumping spreading love, joy and fashion for both insurgent and allied forces.

Guess you never saw the movie "The Wild Geese". Ironic, too - it's about mercs.

Here is the link to the Frontline movie. Took me about 12 hours to load. This movie will disappear ASAP, so Hamma, sound off when you've got it saved and stored.

http://www.theblackwidowcompany.net/.../frontline.avi

[Rbstr]

I can;'t to pushups for shit

or situps for that matter.

[Hamma]

Saving now FireFly - you own

Getting like 800k and already 9% will reply when its done.