Ninja Warrior - Weighted Pull-Ups #3 of 3 = 155 Extra Pounds!!! (FINAL VIDEO)

This video is designed to give a small demonstration of my personal strength. A HUGE part in winning at Ninja Warrior lies in one's ability to lift their own body weight--which is why I'm a big fan of pull-ups. In this video you'll see that I not only can I lift my body weight, but I can lift my body weight PLUS 155 extra pounds, for a total weight of 310 pounds--DOUBLE MY OWN BODY WEIGHT!!! Think that'll have its benefits when climbing the rope up Mt. Midoriyama? You better believe it!

I've always considered myself to be moderately strong, fit and healthy. I've been into weight-lifting for years; I've competed in many long-distance races, including one marathon at the young age of 16; and I've obtained the rank of Black Belt in Korean martial arts. However, it wasn't until November of 2007--the month I was introduced to the competitors of Japan's famous Sasuke "Ninja Warrior" Competition--that I realized what it really meant to be strong. Powerful men and heros such as Makoto Nagano, Mr. Ninja Warrior, and Shunsuke Nagasaki acted as the catalyst to spark my desire to compete in Ninja Warrior, and so I immediately began my training.

As I mention in the video, my goal is to compete in the SPRING, 2009 Ninja Warrior Competition (in March of 2009), and I've trained hard for it. Of course, I'll continue my training, always progressing in strength, speed, agility, endurance, and flexibility, and I'll do my best to create small videos such as this one to chart my progression.

By the time I submit my G4 American Ninja Warrior Challenge Video (right around December, 2008 / January, 2009), I hope you'll all watch and vote for me. With your votes and with your support, I'll have the opportunity to travel to Japan and represent the American People in Sasuke's 22nd Season. However, I have no intention of simply going and competing and having a good time. I'm going to win! I'm going to become the first true American Ninja Warrior, by conquering all four stages and ascending to the summit of Mount Midoriyama!

Please continue to watch my videos. As time goes on, the videos will become more and more impressive. I promise you that.

Thanks for watching and for your support. If you leave a comment, please leave one of support and encouragement. Nobody likes receiving comments intended to ridicule and tear down one's dreams.

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[CHNW12]

thats a cool outfit man!!!

are those the pants you are going to wear at Ninja Warrior?

[NixSeraph]

I haven't decided yet. Probably, though.

[koolkid19931]

great job !

is the only way to increase weight on weighted pull ups doing more weighted pull ups ? lol

[NixSeraph]

I'd have to say it's by far the BEST way. But any weight / resistance training for your Biceps and Back muscles will ultimately help you lift more with weighted pull-ups. That means bicep curls, lat pull-downs, back rows, etc.

[koolkid19931]

oh n training biceps on the same day as back a good idea ?

[NixSeraph]

Yes, it's a very good idea. The bicep and the back muscles work hand in hand, just as the tricep and chest muscles also work together. Here's a very basic concept that might help you remember: Anytime you are doing PULLING exercises (a "pulling" motion with the arms--pulling down, pulling up, etc.), you're working your biceps and back.  Anytime you are doing PUSHING exercises (a "pushing" motion with the arms--pushing forward, pushing up, etc.), you're working your triceps and chest.

[lesterismyname]

That just scares me.

[celtics2022]

you really need to go lower on all your reps

[whiteboy535ful]

can i do weghted dips before my back workout

[dkblade27]

lol @ full range of motion critics here. you all should read on doing dead hangs. it can put heavy strain on your shoulders. its actually recommended not to go down all the way.

[simplythebest444]

Can you recommend a good weight belt? I jus started doing weighted chins and the belt I have kind of has a shorter chain. It doesn't seem like it can really fit too much weight on it. :-/

[TheBadboyhouse]

holy s**t its the new HULK !

[thetreeceman]

I would restart from the beginning and only do full reps if I were you.

[SESbb30]

what a beast!

[CrossfitRJG]

Awesome Video!!!

Check my page i just made a Pull UP Video!!!

[0slam]

i agree with other poster, try going lower to the hang position for a second. also get your chin above the bar. use the full range of your muscles. good luck

[TheJaparican]

@sbowesuk What are you a lifting specialist? STFU...You can't do this + you don't really do full ROM when doing 1-3 reps of pull ups...plz do your body weight X2 and see yourself kick if you can even do one bitch

[sbowesuk]

@tr33smoker Yes it is. His technique is somewhat flawed.

[sbowesuk]

Strong, but poor form. a) Not using full ROM, and b) legs are all over the shop. The higher the weight, the worse it got.

[Plumfire2]

you with 65 pounds on is my body weight. Your pretty strong for your weight though.

[jamala0]

you need to clear the bar for a pullup to count... last one definitely wasnt high or low enough

[TemplarX2]

@celtics2022 He needs to go a little lower but not to a deadhang though as this is the easiest way to dislocate something at a heavy weight. I go to a deadhang though because all my muscles and joints are stronger after years of training.

[bikerboy9487]

What are the main workouts I should be focusing in the gym for pk/fr? ex. pullups, incline bench, etc.

[1BrknHrtdRomeo]

I've just started training like this but I've got a 20lb dumbbell...obvs I have a long way to go lol.

But I was wondering, has this kind of training helped you actually go "over" the bar? like I want to get strong enough to do muscle ups as well and despite being able to do 20 pullups in one set, I still can't get over that bar to a muscle up =(

[sdr4418]

nice job were u on ninja warrior yet because i love that show and wanted to watch u on it

[bombaykaizoku]

@tr33smoker yes it should. Its clear the last couple weight loads are never done as full pull ups.

[tr33smoker]

your chin isnt going over the bar, is it supposed to?

[COQU1TLAM]

this guys obviously been in jail

[skate2spellgirl]

until i saw the belt, i thought he was holding them with his legs, and i hought like, wtf??!!

[rudyrudiger84]

this gets 7k views? that was like how i would fair after drinking 14 shots the night before, and i weigh148, if video proof is needed it will come

[AirJordan337]

try locking out at the bottom and actually go up higher at the top and then see how much weight you can do. You're not even doing complete reps + using momentum to pull yourself back up

[TheoMurpse]

Just to point out, the Japanese at the beginning is unnatural.

[psicicle]

very impressive. Ever think about training for a one arm chin? That's what I'm doing right now, though I'm pretty far off. I can get 1 rep at +100 lb at 180 lb BW.