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Pumped that I finally managed 15 pull-ups on my doorway bar today.
Honestly, most folks would disagree, but I swear a simple bar beats a fancy gym any day.
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eric1821mo agoMost Upvoted
15 is a decent number for a doorway bar, but honestly that's just beginner territory at most real gyms. Seen dudes hit 30+ strict reps on proper rigs like it's nbd. Kinda wild to call that a serious achievement.
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patricia1671mo ago
How long did it take you to build up to that? Seriously, hitting 15 anywhere is solid. Eric182 comparing it to gym rigs misses the point. You're working with what you've got at home, and that progress is real. I've seen way more people quit at fancy gyms than folks sticking with a simple bar like yours. That's a legit win.
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grantl9420d ago
Remember that guy who trained for a marathon on a treadmill in his basement? He still finished the race. The tool doesn't make the work, the work makes the result. Your 15 pull ups on a doorway bar took more drive than some guy doing 30 in a gym with perfect conditions. Progress is progress, no matter where it happens.
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