Muscle Gain Forum

Right, let's run a challenge. 8-week pull-up challenge, starts now. Rules are simple:

• Post your max strict pull-ups today (your starting number)
• Train them 2-3x a week however you like
• Post a max test every 2 weeks
• Goal: add as many reps as you can in 8 weeks

I'll start: 7 strict today. Who's in?

In. Embarrassing starting number but here goes - 3 strict. Determined to double it.

3 is a perfectly good start, and doubling is very doable in 8 weeks. Welcome aboard.

Count me in. Starting at 9 strict. Want to break into double digits properly and hold there.

I'm at a sad 1, maybe 1.5 on a good day. Joining anyway, that's the whole point of a challenge. Negatives and band work here I come.

1 is where everyone starts at some point - by week 8 you could realistically be at 4-5. Negatives and bands are exactly right. Logged you in.

For anyone low on numbers: heavy negatives, scapular pulls, and band-assisted reps 2-3x a week. Don't only train to failure, accumulate quality reps. That's how the numbers climb fastest.

In at 12. Going to chase 18-20. Love a bit of accountability, keeps me honest on the days I'd skip.

Cracking start everyone. Starting tally: me 7, GymNoob 3, FlexNewb 9, LiftLad 1, VikingPress 12. First retest in 2 weeks - post 'em up!