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THE 28-DAY PULLUP PLAN

THE CHALLENGE

DIRECTIONS: For the next 4 weeks, spend at least 10 minutes a day on the pullup bar. Each week, follow the same routine but push harder—add 1 rep or 5 seconds to every move each week. Go all out on every pullup assessment. Not getting any reps? Then count the amount of time during each assessment that you’re able to continue pulling upward.

DAY 1

• Do 1 set of Hang on to the bar. Do 6 rounds of 20 seconds. • While hanging from the bar with straight arms, pull your torso as high as you can. Do 2 sets of 5.

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