Road Back to 30 Pull-Ups.

Push-ups and Pull-ups is where my calisthenics journey started. Pull-ups have remained my main focus, and I’ve learnt to love them. I previously did 30 pull-ups with hanging rest 5 months ago, and I’m on a mission to repeat or better that performance while I’m still 59 years old.
I will try to reply to every comment, so please let me know how you get on and if you find this video useful. I have tried to keep it simple.
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[@Southwesterner1986]

That's incredible at any age. Even hanging onto the bar for that long is an achievement

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for leaving a comment.

[@MrKnightlore]

45 and can do 20 in a set on a very good day most of the time 15. Great job sir!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for your support.

[@johnmca5643]

I'm 61 and considered freakishly fit. No way can I do 30 pull ups in a row. Congratulations!!!! I bet only 1% of 20 year olds can do it.

[@charlesritter6640]

I'll bet you are correct.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

We all have different strengths, but thank you.

[@davidpowell8008]

1% ? No way could 1 in a 100 20 yr olds of today's generation do 30 pull ups in a row!

[@SenseiMaharaj]

Sir I am a 37 year old martial artist with 23 years of martial art experience. 30 reps is really a big deal... You nailed it sir! You're an inspiration!!! 😊

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hey, thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊👍

[@marciaedwardscrown]

Your martial arts must be rubbish

[@thomasrobinson4247]

Very impressive Antony ,i am a 60 year old guy. i am just trying to get fit again after 5 years of a very serious illness that very nearly took my life .i can only manage 1 maybe 2 pull ups at the moment but thanks to your videos i have seen whats possible if you apply dedication and a work ethic cheers mate.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hi Thomas, so pleased to hear to got through those dark days. I can only imagine what you’ve been dealing with. I hope my videos give you a smile and a little inspiration / escapism. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. .

[@michaelbeirne6225]

Very impressive. I bet you were really good at doing the monkey bars in the park when a child. 😁

[@Jake-xw5nq]

​@@funwithcalisthenics Your really making good progress now, especially for your age! Its time to now do it clean and cut out the butterfly pull ups, with the momentum back generating at the bottom, your a intermediate theres no need to be doing it at this point now, always keep tension in the back, your back should remain staight from top to bottom, ABSOLUTELT RIGID it will look alot cleaner, and less amauterish, again good work though, those pull ups still aint awfull though far from it!

[@draganjovanovic8631]

Respect to this Powerhouse

[@Benny-zo3qh]

Horrible form, but still impressive!

[@jozefdoran7236]

Mate, I'm 41 and can only do about 14-15 at best. Huuuuuge respect. You are an inspiration.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Keep going, it takes time and consistency.

[@muhammadnaeem4306]

How can you do it ?? I am 40 and hardly can do 3/4/5. Plz tell me the secret

[@marciaedwardscrown]

Pagans followed the moon ​@@muhammadnaeem4306

[@10speed4]

I’m 65 and I can do 13 sometimes 14 pull-ups and/or chin-ups. But I cannot hang with 1 arm for not even 2 seconds. You’ve earned every pull-up, keep the video’s coming.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much, for your great comment. I’ll keep making videos, hoping it’s going to give me a pension! 😂😂😂😂

[@muhammadnaeem4306]

How can you do it ?? I am 40 and hardly can do 3/4/5. Plz tell me the secret

[@10speed4]

@@muhammadnaeem4306 when I started out at/around age 63 I couldn’t do one but I stuck with trying to do one 5 days a week and it eventually turned to two then three and so on. But what’s much harder to do is dead hangs. I go 2 minutes with each dead hang and it is PAINFUL, lol. It took me about a year and a half to be able to reach 2 minutes.

[@Krmyas]

I am a 48 year old gym dude who is VERY impressed with this!!! I can get 10, sometimes 12, but 20 is a pipe dream and 30 is insane!!! Keep it up!!!

[@dirtworshiper2800]

Beast. After one year I can only do 6 good pull-ups. But I love the work. My handstands are progressing quicker but my grip is the weak point. But I’m getting stronger everyday. This is inspirational. Thanks.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are welcome.

[@jonsullivan6947]

I am 67 and in excellent shape and have been impressed by your videos and your recommendations. I am inspired and my goal is to be able to do the muscle ups by the end of this year. Thanks, Antony!

[@joaqofort4938]

Sr. You're an inspiration, thank you for sharing your knowledge. My pullups have gotten better, and I am working on the muscle ups.Once again thanks.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

That’s good to hear.. keep going.

[@earthexplorer1]

Even a hanging rest after 20+ pull-ups requires a lot of strength . Impressive.

[@budgey99]

That is amazing mate - not just the pull-ups, but the one-armed dead hangs. Great grip strength. 27 was my max about 4 years ago, but i’m now down to 11 and trying to get back at it. I have the same problem with a bar that’s too low. Thanks for the motivation. Well done. 👏🙂

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for leaving a comment. The bar is a real bummer.. it affects your whole form.. annoyingly. Keep at it 😀

[@dubiousplantdiet]

​@@funwithcalisthenicsCouldnt you just take the bar down and raise It a bit ?

[@PodlyKujot]

Impressive! You are a true inspiration for me.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’m pleased.

[@glennbroadbent9685]

What a man... Very impressive... Ive had a pull up bar for a Yr now.. Couldn't do 2 out riggers like you... I'm OK with the curled pull ups... But the ones you do are bloody hard... I'm now doing 6 sets of 10 pull ups... Getting better... Your a true inspiration at 59...im 56...so I'll keep on keeping on... Love the bars... And like you I'm doing press ups.. Sit ups... Weights... Got the bug... Start at any age... Step by step... Well done matey 👌✊

[@RamblingOn]

I'm 36 and I can't do a single pull-up. I couldn't do a dip either, but four months ago I started doing calesthenics. I have worked my ass off and I can now do 15 dips in one set un assisted. I'm still working on that pull-up. Fair play, keep going 🙌

[@steverabbits]

Have you tried multiple slow reps lowering part only? It won't take for you to be able to do one rep of a pull up.

[@RamblingOn]

@steverabbits I've been doing assisted pull-ups with a band following by negative pull-ups. Funny enough, I got my first unassisted pull-up the day after posting this comment 😁 Still a lot of work to do but I'm delighted

[@steverabbits]

​@@RamblingOn excellent job, keep going! 👍

[@booey28]

Weak

[@steverabbits]

@@booey28 unlike you of course who is so strong he has to resort to slagging people off from behind his mighty keyboard.

[@abhishekbal399]

I am simply subscribing to your channel. You are my role model. I am younger to you by a decade and can barely manage 10 in a set. And I thought I was doing great. You literally set the bar high

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’m pleased to hear that. Remove any glass ceilings and expectations, and just train hard.. you’ll surprise yourself.

[@funafter5081]

Very inspirational. Exercise is one of the 8 laws of health and you are setting a great example for us. God bless you with good health Antony. Cheers, John

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks John, appreciate the kind words.

[@funafter5081]

@@funwithcalisthenics You've got it goin on! I just went to an outside calisthenics park that I found and I've gone backwards since I left the gym in April. I guess you have to be consistent to improve or even maintain the status quo of your fitness and strength level. We've switched gears to biking, walking and for me surfing so I guess it's a different set of muscles that's being used in those exercises. Thing is, we're still moving...Move Or Rust! Cheers, John

[@Bolt-1979]

Bro, I’m impressed and inspired! I’m 64 and get around 12 on a good day. To hang in there (no pun intended, lol) like you did was awesome!

[@paxonearth]

Awesome! I just turned 59. While I’ve kept in relatively good shape over the years, I’ve never come close to being able to do 30 pull-ups. I could maybe crank out 12 or so right now. Great work!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Cranking out 12 at 59 is still really good. You’ve obviously looked after yourself. I’ve just got an obsessive streak in me 😂

[@stevehansonmakes]

Good effort, the key to success in training is failure, training to momentary failure is success. Keep it up.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Very true!

[@willli78936]

Amazing! I cannot do hanging rest so the fact that you did it and kept going is amazing!

[@jasonkruger2746]

Brilliant mate!!!!!!!! Well done

[@dubiousplantdiet]

Just brilliant , and to the people who say it doesnt count ? Why complicate things there are no rules to self improvement self discipline and tenacity , effort always counts

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Totally agree. We are all on different journeys 😀

[@soulman1419]

Well done 👍I’m 61 and do keep fit with various types of training including pull ups and there not easy. Keep it up 👊🏻

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Keep it up. Sounds like you are doing great!

[@DOEverything]

Excellent work sir! Keep inspiring

[@CSEducator]

I am impressed! Great job!! Keep up the good work!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Will do!

[@postlude1]

Flipping amazing mate. Well done

[@cipher4968]

Very inspiring! It's good to have a rest time hanging on the bar, much better than just getting downn and it counts because you are still hanging, and one hand is not easy. Good Job!!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for your support😀

[@cyrilledurand4376]

You are for me the man, man! You are great!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you, appreciate the comment.

[@kampatel99]

Fantastic. This gives me extra motivation. Cheers for the video

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are very welcome.

[@RibeyeDad]

Great job Antony, inspiring to say the least. Consistency is key! Greeting from across the pond 🇮🇪

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you 🙌

[@richarddoherty5987]

I did 30 continuous on my 62nd birthday. WELL DONE. RESPECT!

[@ClayTallStories]

We are gonna need a video of that Richard. Not saying I dont believe you...just wanna see it as I am 60 and could do with some inspiration.

[@Dk_Ks23]

Truly you’re an inspiration to anyone that watches you in action. 👏

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for your support. Much appreciated 😊

[@maxime8719]

Impressionnant ! Respect !

[@VoidedTea]

I recently came across a KZbin channel of a guy who can do 100+ pull-ups. His technique is to do every rep with a hanging rest, to avoid lactic acid development in the muscles. And the way he trains is also using a method that avoids lactic acid development. Essentially, he uses rubber bands with résistance strong enough to allow for 25 pull-ups without almost any fatigue (you should feel you can do maybe 5-7 more). He adds one rep every day, or whenever he feels he can do it without more fatigue. He goes up to 50 reps, and then takes next rubber band with less resistance which still allows to do 25 reps without much fatigue. He repeats the whole process up to 50 reps. And so on until he can do 50 reps without rubber bands. Hanging rest after every rep is very important. Then he starts again with rubber bands from 50 to 100. This is a Russian guy, so his channel is in Russian. Not sure if you’ve seen anything like this in English, especially the technique. If not, maybe you could try something like this to get you above 30 reps. For example, start with the rubber band to get you to 15 with just a tiny fatigue. Go to 30 by adding one rep every day slowly building up your endurance. And so on until you do it without rubber bands. Or even try 25-50 technique, instead, if you have the patience to do that many. Apparently the key is to trains your central nervous system more than the muscles. And rubber bands allow you to do that. Keep in mind that those guys with mega reps usually look like marathon runners, very thin arms, not bulky like your typical street workout guys. So if you want some bulk, this training might not be the right one.

[@user-he3ok3iq6v]

Да, я тоже видел канал этого парня. Его зовут Антон Гордиенко. Он тезка Энтони. Антон по-английски Энтони ) Его метод очень эффективен. Я тоже тренируюсь по его методу.

[@user-zn1qc8zo2n]

Super !!! Congrats !!!

[@mkcl911]

Hi Anthony, you are hero. Next time aim for 35 and you will do 30. At least it is my experience when I set some number in my head, usually last 2 reps are worst unpossible. Always have higher number in your head. You are the best.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks for the tip! Great advice.

[@victormgmercyful2239]

Awesome strenght Anthony, I started with calisthenics two years ago and now I am 45, with your age, you are an example to me that I must continue doing this amazing sport 💪🏻 Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Keep it up. I appreciate your support.

[@iFlowWithTheGo]

Absolutely amazing! Very well done. What a grind at the end! I was shouting at my screen! Keep it up. By the way, you've not only inspired me to be doing pullups, but my 10 year old daughter is doing them now as well! 💪

[@jamiebellamy6235]

Awesome. You are motivating me.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You can do it!

[@tikamsinghpanwar5265]

Great going,very very difficult to do thirty at the age.You are an inspiration to many .

[@thetrawlerman]

Not only you're very strong for your age and handsome, but you're an inspiration for me, I'm 22 now and been battling with fibromyalgia that doesn't get any better, I quit completely exercise because of pain, but I want to try again and see if it makes a difference

[@7Im8O66]

Never quit because of fibro! I do also have been daignosed with it. But keep moving and get stronger day by day. I plank every day and do push ups (70 a day) 5 x 15. Sure theres pain but keep doing it. It will get better

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You too are an inspiration 😀

[@7Im8O66]

@@funwithcalisthenics thank you! I’ll do my best to inspire people to do something. Every trip starts with the first step

[@deeminor6565]

Ur determination is awesome

[@68scorpion68]

I'm impressed. In my 20' and 30' I was able to do 50 pullups in one set. Those days are gone.

[@ario7865]

Inspirational Antony thank you and well done pal!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much.

[@user-dc2zm8lk4t]

Inspirational Anthony👍👍👍

[@lancegblack]

Big respect plus the form was without cheating 👍🏽👌🏽

[@davidmills7989]

Well done my mon.. Big respect

[@syoung4557]

Excellent mate well done.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks 👍

[@dprcontracting6299]

Damn impressive! The fact that you can hang on one hand after 20 or so is mind blowing

[@highrankin]

You’re a beast mate. Inspiring

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you.

[@D.G.D-ul8sy]

Impressive, and it does count. Your still hanging and using strength.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for your support. Much appreciated 😊

[@frankr5443]

Very impressive! Nice work.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Glum87]

I think you are ready for 1 HAND PULL UP!. When I learned one hand pull up , my maximum in regular pull-ups was 24

[@leymarv]

I think it is amazing and an example !

[@DS-jh1bp]

I admire you. Well done sir!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much.

[@MarkCCalisthenicsChannel]

Nice! Back to the grind! You will get that 30 pull ups soon!!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks Mark, I’ll keep grinding.

[@tezzanewton]

Good work mate. Cheers from Australia.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks 👍much appreciated, hello Australia!

[@rpeebles8655]

Outstanding Anthony!!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much for your support. Much appreciated 😊

[@Cb85191]

Good going that mate well done.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks Chris, appreciate the comment.

[@michaeltravis5235]

Well done mate , impressive

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eowenspa2]

That’s really tough going, very well done

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you!!

[@fredflint]

Tough work. Well done. 💯💪👏 ,

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you.

[@gkky997]

I think you did great...regardless of yr age, any age for that matter. Well done! 👊

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you .

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Fantastic!! Congratulations!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you very much!

[@gsm7041]

You are inspiration 🎉

[@satindersingh4969]

Very inspiration. Great

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Glad you think so!

[@markjones6670]

That’s amazing..I am the same age as you and quite fit for my age, but the most ive done is 7-8 pull ups..so I applaud you,you have exceeded anyone’s expectations to do 28…waw 😦💪🏽👌🏽💯

[@patwilliams6274]

You got my vote great work

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much.

[@ancestrall794]

You're a beast, I hope i'll be as strong as you if I get 59 years old

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’m sure you will be if you stay focussed.

[@regsilverside9089]

Well done. Keep it up.

[@ClayTallStories]

60 year old male here recovering from cancer and heart disease using diet and exersise. You are setting the bar high for us old farts but I swear one man can so it then so can I. Currently at 12 but I am coming for you 30 bro. Keep inspiring us. That was incredible.

[@waldekpilarskimaks]

You are my hero Buddy💪👍

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks so much!

[@wegu8790]

Great !!!! How is it possible!!! Amazing

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@denniskoh4940]

Anthony, you're awesome.. I'm 54, trying to nail 20 decently clean reps. Targetting mid Jul. On a 1 month pullup program at the moment training for the 20.

[@MasterBrianJohns]

Fantastic video. I'm 59 myself and turning 60 in September. My goal is 60 push-ups by my 60th. I was never into pull ups until recently and now aim to get to 10 by September. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@pong4life]

30 is a huge challenge. My best was 21 and that was when I was in high school weighing much less then. I am also on my way back to more pull-up.

[@cesarm1125]

Excellent!! Amazing

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CrappyCartoons]

Amazing!! I can't believe that hanging one arm helps you pump out more reps. I am up to being able to do 15 pull ups and just started working on one arm hangs and those are pretty painful.

[@z.z.1205]

Thx great achievement.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you too!

[@rodneyaulridge4006]

Very impressive sir!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you kindly!

[@norbert1155]

Força irmão, você vai conseguir.

[@winstonsmith3690]

That is amazing!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you

[@kevindarby5251]

Awesome!

[@Camping-ur2ns]

Great work 😊

[@olly305]

One arm hanging is no joke. Amazing work!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you.

[@Sebastian-Beaumont]

You sir, are a beast

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Ha ha! Thanks for watching and supporting.

[@guitarjem2670]

Awesome! In most of the 1st 19 pullups yr arms aren’t fully stretched when lowering yourself so some would not count those as strict pullups. Also I feel the no of strict pullups one can do non stop ( without moments of resting while hanging on the bar) is the most accurate number. Anyway for your age it’s mind blowing!👏💪

[@shaherarar1120]

Good job keep practiicing

[@anthonyedwards1681]

Incredible 😍

[@nattygainz5155]

Damn great display of strength

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you.

[@totallyraw1313]

Outstanding! That’s a lot of weps!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Laughing here!!

[@lukejohn7074]

Great effort 😁

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks 😅

[@7Im8O66]

Great job 🤩💪🏼

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you 🙌

[@gwynforroberts9434]

Respect,top effort 63 yo here , you inspired me to wipe the dust and cobwebs from my pull up bar 🤓

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I’m pleased to hear it! 👍😀

[@user-wz3pd1ff6i]

Great job 🎊 👏

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! 😃

[@Darbeye]

Very impressive sir!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you kindly!

[@andyadventures2841]

Great work 💪 awesome

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johntonias8476]

Εύγε για την προσπάθειά σου 💙🇬🇷

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are welcome