30 Pull-Ups, Unbroken, in one set.

I’ve been on a mission to reach 30 pull-ups in one set. My previous best was 28. Now at 59 years old, the clock is ticking. Prior to this video I had spent 6 weeks making weighted pull-ups my main focus. I was planning to get to 22 before slowing down the pace, then hanging on until I hit 30, but that didn’t happen. Instead I opted for a hanging rest to get me to 30.
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[@ChrisShawarma]

I think the controversial thing about this performance is that you didn't do 31 pull-ups after banging rep 30 so explosively. You're amazing brother, much respect. Congratulations on achieving your objective 🫡

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Chris you are so right. I certainly had a few more in me. Gutted when I think about what could have been!

[@mikegc3816]

Yes I thought he should have carried on as well

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I can’t believe I didn’t. Think I must have just been on shock that I’d reached 30. I’m such a plonker!

[@VClaudioGreco]

Perfect considerations! The last one was really impressive, a high pull up...

[@MrWeeds]

@@funwithcalisthenics Practice makes perfection ! Just another day for you Sir !

[@fredflint]

Well done Anthony 💯 I am 71 years of age and started with calesthenics at 68 and love it. I achieved doing muscle up this year among other skills. Consistency is the key. Like your site. 💪

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Fred, wow, you sound incredible. Achieving your first muscle up at the age of 71 is simply astonishing. Delighted to have you on board. You are so right, consistency is the key, and that proves it!

[@fredflint]

@@funwithcalisthenics Thanks Anthony.

[@dibex329]

It can be controversial depending on who's watching but ultimately it's up to you to decide what's valid and what's not your journey your rules. Well done big brother. Keep it up the constant hard work. #HardTrainingEasyGaining

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Live that comment.. my journey - my rules.. thanks so much, really appreciate that.

[@robmulder4047]

Nice! Found your channel and feel so much recognition. At 37 years of age right now it took me a couple of years to finally master my muscle up. Hitting my first in may and manage to do 10 consecutive one month later. Deep respect for you at this age. I thought I was the old guy haha. Keeps me motivate tondo this for at least 20 years or more! Greetz from the Netherlands💪🏻

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hello Rob from the Netherlands! It’s incredible how it takes us ages to get the first muscle up, then only a short while to get multiple reps. 10 is impressive, I’ve only managed that a few times. I’m thinking of more challenges now I’ve done the 30 pull-ups one, so maybe it will be more muscle ups.. thanks for watching, and pleased it’s inspired you to keep going for years to come.

[@davidxyj]

10 MUs are really good reps! well done!

[@marcosmoritz1957]

This is extraordinary! I'm 34 and I stared to practice calesthenics just a year ago. I have a long road ahead of me to reach this level. Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I’ll keep going if you do. 😂

[@elynarvaez2000]

Excelente ya somos dos... ojalá algún día pueda hacer 10 dominadas

[@MartinFunk]

Well, you are 30 Pull-Ups ahead of me. After my 60 Seconds Dead-Hang challenge now working on my first Chin-Up. Being 55 myself you are rendering a great perspective for me. Thank You!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hey Martin, the future is bright, you have so much opportunity ahead of you. Not many people can do a 60 second dead hang. Forget the age thing.. you’ve got years ahead of you.. all being well. Stay positive buddy and keep making small steps.

[@jakemccoy]

WTF. Your dead hang ability far surpasses your pullups ability.

[@kushiyogalaya-onlineandstu8836]

I felt too motivated after seeing your video.Thanks for posting

[@funwithcalisthenics]

My pleasure 😊

[@BilalBossman]

I’m only 22 and you are doing more than me. That’s impressive man. I tend to do deadhang pull-ups and chin-ups though.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Doing dead hang pull ups and chin ups are great. There are so many variations and different styles options, so it’s important to do what you enjoy. Just try and stay consistent with your training, that’s the way i have progressed.

[@mizzle6822]

Your grip endurance is crazy!! Always providing great content to aspire to. Congratulations!!🎉

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much!! Appreciate your comment.

[@antal_calisthenics]

Congratulations! You had so many great challenges this year, very inspiring, thank you for sharing!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are so welcome! Some of those challenges I will do again this year, and hopefully with some new ones too.

[@Deef3lony]

Strong

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, I try.

[@geoffclark437]

Inspiring stuff thank you

[@funwithcalisthenics]

My pleasure! Delighted that you found it inspiring. I’ll try and keep more videos like this coming.

[@ArtFunFitness]

Congradulations! You finally did it! Enjoy your holidays mate.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Happy holidays! Thank you.. you too!

[@jamesstramer5186]

Congratulations sir! Your journey has been an inspiration.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks James, it’s been one hell of a journey for me too. On to the next challenge!

[@saltwatergallery2005]

That’s amazing mate! Way to push through. You did it! Cheers!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Finally did it, certainly was a struggle!

[@davidxyj]

Well done! your hardwork pays off! excellent gripping endurance there!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks a lot!

[@tallmanjude]

Great job man. Keep up the good work.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks Jude, appreciate that, I will do.

[@jerryh.miller1704]

Great work. Congrats on reaching your goal!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you Jerry. Now I need to start the next challenge!

[@DavidWhitten]

Very impressive Antony. Congrats on getting the 30 reps before year end. Also big ups to the progress and channel growth you’ve achieved. There is something to be learned here I believe. Thanks for your efforts👍.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are very welcome. Your burpees are unreal.. incredible. I’m seriously impressed. My channel sky rocketed recently. A video I made 3 years ago, then suddenly it took off and hit 300k views. So I uploaded a video the following week, and that one is now on 740k views and still going. Admittedly I’m getting better at making videos, but I think the algorithm has finally decided where to promote my channel.

[@ovenkloven]

After all this training, you got it!!! Great work, you reached your goal. Congratulation❤

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks much, for your support. Very much appreciated.

[@kauseway]

It counts. I have been following you and showing my daughter! Great job. I have 13 max put switched to weighted pullup to help build strength to be able to do a muscle up. You have been a motivation.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s great to hear. Keep going friend, I’m so pleased it helps.

[@vladimirvojnovic9153]

I am at 43 now. Hopefully I will be like you when I grow up.😊 Definitely subscribing. Keep up the good work!💪

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you for subscribing.. keep going, stay consistent.

[@krisbirth4761]

The road of consistent training was hard , but you got the result👏👏 I’m very impressed 59 and doing this + the deadhang in between… incredible!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks Chris, appreciate the comment. 👍💪😊

[@stepheneverett6131]

Brilliant,very strong man 👍

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you bro. Much appreciated.

[@MrWeeds]

I told that you would make it in no time ! Age with your mindset is really just a number ! Keep it up , always a delight for younger people like me

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I appreciate that!.. as always, thank you.

[@khalildar6763]

Bravo sir. Excellent

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks friend..

[@19boro76]

Great effort!! Amazing achievement💥💪!! You've put a lot of hard work in your preparation for this moment, it is very impressive to say the least! Thumbs up 👍

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Much appreciated.

Congratulations in such great achievement - you did It great! Great form! TKS so much to inspire us, I am 57 and follow as a Master.🙏🏻

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you Roger. Loved your comment. I’ll keep trying to inspire, just doing my thing. Stay strong.

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid6227]

I feel some secondhand accomplishment from that! I remember watching your video about the weighted pull up program you used to get there just minutes after you posted. Will you still be making a video detailing that program because I will certainly follow it and update you on my progress. I used to be able to do 20+ solid pull ups in just about any grip and as I’ve gained weight and slowed down training I can barely do 10 even on a good day. One thing I’ve noticed though is I gain the strength back pretty quickly when I’m consistent and I feel the program you used will take me to the next level. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thanks for helping us out!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hi, yes making a video about weighted pull-ups and the program I’ve been following is coming shortly.. I have a few requests and this is on that list. It’s worked well for me, so happy to share it. Thanks for watching.

[@Cookiekeks]

Impressive. I've just recently got my first pull-up, and doing something like this is my long term goal. Cool content

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Well done. It’s good to have goals.

[@nk11831]

Legend

[@funwithcalisthenics]

💪👍👍👍

[@janczechosowacki7389]

Respect.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for your support. Much appreciated 😊

[@arieszodiac3553]

Sir, that was amazing work for your age, and you have ignited my old love for weighted pull-ups again. I used to be able to pull 145 lbs, but I was only a buck 76 back then. I hope to get to your level even though I'm a tubby 205 atm. Or 92.9 kg currently or at my best 73.8 kg.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hello Sir, thanks for your message. Was good to read, you used to be in great shape! Pulling 145 lbs! Amazing. I guess the new year is a great time to start the new beginning. I’m rooting for you!

[@creativetraininghacks]

Congratulations! I don't mind the hanging rest at all. Imo its a marvelous skill of its own to be able to do it in a productive manner, i.e. helping you to achieve more pull ups than without it.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Phew, I’m so pleased you didn’t object. Lol. Seriously though, I thought I would get a few comments saying they don’t count, or it’s cheating etc. The first time I tried hanging from one arm it nearly ripped it out of the socket. Didn’t try again for months. Terrified.

[@mefityoufit]

Fabulous work and great inspiration, Antony! You are a freight train!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you very much! That a first! 😊. Happy Holidays Ross.

[@mefityoufit]

Thanks, Antony. (Reminder: my first name is Dallman. 😉)

[@funwithcalisthenics]

😂Woops. Thanks.

[@Stalast.]

Massively improved rep quality and explosive strength over your time training, not just the number of reps

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, I can see the change it. Hope it continues.

[@dalesparks7647]

A fantastic achievement, the muscle endurance required to perform 30 pull ups is topnotch. I like the hanging rest, plus your form is outstanding as your head is way above the bar(not just your chin) Congrats, that's a big number

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks Dale.. enjoy the sunshine! Still jealous.

[@HexBore13]

That was absolutely amazing - bravo! As an older guy (53), I find this pretty inspirational. I tried to get to 10 (!) consecutive pullups a few years ago, and just about managed it, although the last few reps were questionable. 30 is outstanding. I'm going to get back into it this coming year, and pullups will feature prominently in my training, although I don't see 30 in my future, at least for 2024. I think a hanging rest is totally fair game, as long as your feet are off the ground. Question for you: have you ever had any issues with golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)? That has plagued my training, although I've been able to work around it previously. I hope that by building up gradually during the course of next year, I can keep it at bay.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hi, I’ve been really lucky with my elbows, never had a problem at all. I had a few problems with a shoulder a few years back, just had to rest it. Definitely build up slowly, that’s my advice, and if things start hurting just stop. Maybe mix it up with push-ups too, if that’s less painful. Appreciate your comment about feet of the ground, I agree, but when I uploaded this video 8 was thinking some purists may have a few harsh words to say about it.

[@DevonianJanner]

Incredible job! I can barely manage 5 reps and I'm 25 years younger. Keep up the great work!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much. 5 reps is more than most. Just keep at it.

[@darylmckay]

Amazing work 👏. Nothing controversial about those, its not like a one arm hang is easy in the slightest. Smashed it! 😊

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you Daryl, thanks for your smashingly great words. Appreciate your support. 💪👍😊

[@dubiousplantdiet]

Mate you are such an inspiration

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Just being me.. but thank you.

[@dudidaabul1782]

Amazing! I'd be VERY happy to get from you a training plan. Ican do now 10 clean pull-ups, aiming to 20

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I am planning on doing a pull-up training program on the new year. Still in the planning stage.

[@AZwheeler]

Wow bro! That was tremendous. I can get 3 sets of 10 but my hands are much closer and I simply can't get that far over the bar. Impressive man. I gota get home my boy as always has challenged me to our fitness workout. I'll show him your video

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Sounds like you have a good relationship with your son. Working out together! Awesome.. enjoy it! 😊💪

[@lukejohn7074]

Great feat, well done 😀 I also just hit 30 pull ups today! Thank you for the inspiration 😁

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I just watched your video. Totally awesome, great form, and on a door bar! 30! Get in!

[@lukejohn7074]

​@@funwithcalisthenicsthank you sir 👍😀

[@funwithcalisthenics]

@lukejohn7074 you are welcome. Your form is great. I struggle to go so straight up and down, like you. Seriously cool.

[@jorgeromera3861]

I'm astonished, to say the least. I've been doing pull-ups since I was 14 years old and, although there was a time when I was able to do more than 20 pull-ups per set, nowadays at 59 I can't do more than 13 strict pull-ups in a row. Congratulations, sir! You are truly inspiring.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you. But remember, at our age, doing 13 strict pull-ups is very special. You are doing great buddy.

[@joestem1]

This is so impressive mate. Hats off to you. Do you have any recommendations for decent glove to wear practicing muscle ups?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you. I usually don’t where gloves, unless I’m going for seriously big reps. Then I use a pair that I brought from TK Max. Only about £5, and in the gym department.

[@facundogodoy1639]

you are such an inspiration for any one, have you tried training for the front lever? I think that with that amount of pull ups you can do a straddle one

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I have done a little. But I need to train a lot more before I can make a reasonable video. It’s not something that I can do just yet.

[@stevej5276]

I am just as impressed with your ability to hang with one arm. I will be 59 in a month. I am up to 9 PU's with good form. My goal first goal is a muscle up within the next 2 months.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Wow, you are doing great. So much of the muscle up is all about the technique.. so you are well on your way if you can do pull-ups with good form. When I did my first muscle up, my pull ups form was terrible.

[@user-hi6kv4iz2w]

Wow

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

[@martinwilliams4220]

Well done - training and consistency paid off. Hanging rest is good idea. I'm 49 and just starting out- this set you did and the training that went into it is an inspiration for me. I use rings for mine (as I can position them higher than I could a bar and also as ability to rotate forearm through the pull seems to be less bad on my tendons at this stage). Any thoughts you have on that as opposed to sticking with straight bar and toughing it out much appreciated.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Martin, everything I’ve read and learnt is that the rings are better for you than the bar, for so many reasons. I guess I just really enjoy the bar work. I have a set of rings, and hang them from the bar and really enjoy using them too. They are so versatile. If you are happy with the rings, I’d stick with them.

[@martinwilliams4220]

@@funwithcalisthenics thanks for the advice. Keep making progress and videos. 🙂

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, I will. Have a great Festive time.

[@Ian.Does.Fitness]

So very impressive! Not many people AT ALL can do 30 pull ups, let alone at your age! I’m 60 and I’m almost back to square one with my pull-ups to be fair. I notice that you have such great technique. You sort of go around in a quarter circle and you don’t go to full dead hang at the bottom. I have this habit of going full dead hang every rep and it’s like doing dead stop pull ups every rep. I’ve never got more than 12 at bodyweight. How do you train to keep the tension there, just don’t let yourself go to full dead hang? I’m sure I’d do more if I could do that. Well done anyway! 👏👏👏

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s a really interesting observation. Yes I do tend to go a little more around the bar, more than straight up and down. I’m not sure why that happens. I suspect it’s not the most efficient way to do pull-ups. Sometimes I really focus on full range of motion dead hang pull-ups, they are tougher for sure. When I’m going for max reps, I like to think I’m doing the full range of motion, but watching this video back, I’m clearly not. That video was all about max reps. For training purposes, I’d keep doing what you are doing, it’s harder, but more purist. Having said all that, there are many people that believe half reps, in pull-ups and push-ups are just as good. Prison inmates apparently do shorter reps, with push-ups but get totally jacked! Food for thought.

[@Ian.Does.Fitness]

@@funwithcalisthenics It’s good to look jacked but my main motivation is to be able to do the moves with full ROM as clean as possible. I think your pull up technique is great. Keeping that retraction is tough to do. You need a lot of strength to do that but then you get elastic return on each rep back up. Swings and roundabouts defo. Not wrong, just different. I’ll carry on getting my retraction strength for now. Thanks for the tips! 🙏

[@Kurikost_]

wow great. I am 57 years old and my best performance this year was 23 pull ups (but only because of 2 weeks on creatine). For my excuse, i rarely train pull ups.. But 30..wow..way out of my reach. Watching your pull-ups is an inspiration. Yes, the clock is ticking. But if you have a lead in fitness, you can subract more than 10 years off your age.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

When I reached 23 pull-ups I set a goal of 25, which seemed an impossible task. Everything I’ve read about creatine, is that it’s a good thing to take for many reasons, and it’s all legal. So go for it.

[@bargenejourney]

You reminded me of my former self10 years ago good work man

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much.

[@bargenejourney]

@@funwithcalisthenics keep up the good work man

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Will do.

[@robertberry4747]

Immense

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Much appreciated.

[@lordthorpe2642]

This is brilliant. Imagine being in the gym and seeing this 😊. I'm sure you've experimented with different body positions, but do you ever feel there is some energy leakage because your legs are not together, would tensing your glutes, calves etc give you even more reps?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s so true. I’m working hard on keeping my legs together on adding tension to the glutes. Sometimes I even tie my legs together with a band. Never see this in the gym.. but if it’s not busy, I do do an occasional muscle up, just for fun.

[@buickcentury76]

Great stuff and huge motivation boost!! Struggle myself with 10 at 40yo :/ What about chin-ups how many you can do consecutively?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s not something I have really focussed on. But.. today I am competing it a competition and I am learning loads. Including that I need to work on my chin ups more.

[@JMBREB00]

Incredible! Great job!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, appreciate that! 😊

[@Markus-gh1cz]

You did it!!! Well done and very impressive. As someone who started with Pull-ups 2 years ago I can imagine what this means. 49 years I was not able to do a single pull-up. Then I started with bands and in the meantime my max. is 15. So your results give me a lot of motiviation to continue and improve even in the fifties. What also impressed me is your "one-arm-resting". Only someone who ever tried to hang on one arm knows what your "resting" means. For me you included an additional excercise within the 30 pull-up challenge ;-) Keep going; you are a real inspiration for a lot of people. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hello Markus, yes the one arm resting is a weird concept. The first time I tried it, it nearly pulled my arm out of its socket! Took me a few months to be brave enough to try again. Then after some guidance about not swinging at the same time etc… I finally cracked it. So pleased you found it inspiring. I’m just doing what I enjoy, if it helps you in some small way, then I’m delighted. Thanks for showing your appreciation. It’s not easy being a guy, getting older. 😊💪👍👍👍

[@laurentlamotte2739]

Félicitations 👍 i watch yours vidéos et do my first muscle 2 weeks ago merciiiii

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s excellent news. So pleased to hear that. Congratulations.

[@patrickdenpatattenriek5900]

You did it, woooow and they were really clean! congrat!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much Patrick, the weight pull-ups really seemed to have worked!

[@Bizmonger]

Congrats!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much.

[@manofkent6560]

Congrats Anthony. Well done mate. 👏🏻

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you man of Kent. I went to school in Goudhurst, near Cranbrook. Love Kent.

[@manofkent6560]

@@funwithcalisthenicsKent is beautiful indeed.

[@mehmetinam4011]

Congratulations, perseverance brings victory. I'm looking forward to your new goal ;)

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, finally did it! I have a new goals for the new year, can’t wait to start working on these. Hope you enjoy them! 😊

[@the_rafa0398]

Great job Sir! Thanks for inspiring us

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are very welcome.

[@MichaelStiede]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are very welcome. More to come I hope.

[@christonmorris4246]

Congratulations keep up the good work

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Will do!

[@georgeborrow4001]

Well done !👍

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you George. Appreciate that. 👍

[@brainsnbrawn]

Congratulations! 💯💯🥳🥳❤️

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks a lot! 💪👍

[@archstan33]

Mark, you are an absolute boss!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I assume you’ve seen @MarkCClalisthenicsChannel He really is one of a kind.

[@simonf.2504]

Great achievement. But for most selection tests I have been through in the military, the reps have to be continuous and from a full extension each time. Stopping for any inordinate amount of time, changing grip positions or releasing one hand to rest it would disqualify you.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are probably right. I think the military insist on dead hang pull-ups with a seconds pause at the top and bottom of each rep. That’s a great workout! I do that style too sometimes. Thanks for watching.

[@TheCzechmate007]

Much respect, brother, much respect!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Much appreciated.

[@macallan4280]

Great job!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much.. 😊

[@michaellyon4727]

🎉Congratulations🎉 I'm very impressed with your grip strength after the very quick start then to hold single hand for abit 😎

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you!.. appreciate the comment. 😊

[@PainCheeZe]

Nicely done 💪

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks ✌

[@KitLaughlin]

Brilliant. Congratulations. The one-arm hang "rest" is 110% legitimate, in my view.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you.. I’m pleased you approve, 😊💪👍👍👍

[@KitLaughlin]

@@funwithcalisthenics I do, very much!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

😊

[@coycontres8754]

Good work!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much, appreciate your watch.

[@Joemccxc]

Fantastic work.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, appreciate that.

[@MichaelStiede]

Incredible!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you!

[@RJavier007]

Yo do more consecutives than me and i am 34. I can do 14. Great job man. I want to be like you when i get old.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Better keep training then!

[@Rudi-9999]

Very cool, great job :)

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you very much Rudi!

[@defenderoftheadverb]

Excellent.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MarkCCalisthenicsChannel]

Congratulations on hitting your 30 reps unbroken! Thanks for the shout out!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are very welcome Mark, you are a massive inspiration to me.

[@venugopalpillai5500]

That’s great 🎉

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’m delighted! It just shows that we can achieve more than we think sometimes.

[@jamnuska]

Congrats. Hanging rests used when climbing all the time. Never occurred to me do do it while doing pullups.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I got the idea from another KZbinr. If you are a climber, you’ll be good I’m sure. After that 30, pull-ups, with rests… I really felt it. Was a great workout.

[@javierrangel6869]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 You are a Warriors My friend 👍👍👍

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’ll take that as a compliment. Thanks bro.

[@yohanlehein-rq9tk]

Good job 👍🏻

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for the visit, appreciate your comment. 😊

[@AsanakaWampawal-yk5nj]

Are you taking suppliments if it is yes what are these

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I take a protein shake after a workout, and creatine. That’s it. All legal. If you check my Amazon Storefront, link in description below.

[@VClaudioGreco]

Bravissimo!!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you so much.

[@makan1568]

That’s impressive. Even with resting

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much, appreciate that.

[@musclefarts]

congrats man! From the looks, I thought for sure you couldve done more. If you were looking for new/different challenges try messing with the tempo. 1 sec hold at top and 2 sec negative

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for the tips!.. yes, I too believe in hindsight, I could have done more.

[@Fitandover40]

Would you be able to do more if you loose some belly fat? Or in the process you would loose strength?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

In my opinion, the best way is to keep training hard so you increase or at least maintain your strength, while improving your diet, which will help with a little weight loss. So not too many mince pies and Christmas pudding!

[@Fitandover40]

@@funwithcalisthenics yeah, it seems that strength doesn't really correlate much with "appereance", and not all the ones with abs can do pull ups or muscle up. Thanks. Starting with bands, we'll see how long until i can do a muscle up.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s so true I think. Strength and appearance don’t always match up.

[@jakemccoy]

Lighter is always better for max pullups reps. The guys who hold the world records clearly avoid leg training and most other training. They are thin. At some point, you have to decide what you want your goal to be (max pullups reps or well-proportioned whole body).

[@Fitandover40]

@@jakemccoy agree.

[@john-danielkulseth6560]

Very impressive. Subscribed. I hope to be able to do like 5 pull ups in a row lol.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for the sub! It’s all relative.. 5 is a great starting point.. it’s still more than most!

[@Ian.Does.Fitness]

I lack retraction strength too, as I sink lower after a few reps and can only get chin to bar. Think I need to focus on more volume, build that retraction strength on less weight then return to bodyweight pull ups.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You could be right. It’s good to mix things up I think.

[@scottwebster695]

when I was in basic training 1978 MCRD USMC we did pull-ups, 3 mile run and 2 minute max sit-ups. they would allow us to hang by one arm and shake out the other arm. i guess they figured if you are climbing that hanging by one arm to rest is good for your survival.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s good enough for me. Thanks for sharing that little bit of insight.

[@FranciscoJavierCalvoRey]

Congratulations! Why so serious? 😄😄 You did it!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Haha, I know. 😂, I think I surprised myself. Forgot to smile!

[@weetabix5973]

Nicely done! 30 is 30 in my book. Good effort.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much. Appreciate your support.

[@allyc1965]

Do you ever get elbow tendinopathy? Would you say your tendons have adapted to the stress over the years?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’ve never had a problem with my elbows. I can only assume it’s because I have built up slowly. Maybe I’m just lucky, really not sure.

[@justinlyle7831]

I'm curious how many years have you been training? Have you been at your entire life? Very impressive

[@funwithcalisthenics]

4 or 5 years training in Calisthenics. During my 20’s and 30’s I was a long distance runner. The time in between, did various sports, but nothing consistently.

[@justinlyle7831]

@@funwithcalisthenics That's super impressive.. You know they say ya can't build much muscle after 50.. Give me hope. I'm a late starter, early 40's. Getting after it every day. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

@justinlyle7831 it may be harder to build muscle after a certain age, however, as a younger man, I wasn’t as driven, so with age comes wisdom, and a sense of urgency 😊. I wish I had started this at your age.

[@MrEissa-gv3tl]

59 and have this strength and a good physique, sir you’re supposed to be an inspiration for all fathers

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s very kind of you to say that. Just doing my thing.

[@quaichang68]

Did you ever had to deal with injuries from the high volume training. I am 55yo tried the Russian fighter pull up program but had to stop due to soreness

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I do get soreness, and aching, etc, but nothing that I feel is causing damage. Just the pain from working out.