I know this ain’t impressive to damn near everyone here. But, I just did my first full pull up

[seekshare]

I’ve been on a journey to get fit for…. A year now? (13 yo male) and I’ve been bouncing back and forth, losing motivation, stopping, changing styles and all that. So I haven’t made much progress. And I just recently, today as a matter of fact, decided to make the switch to purely calisthenics and weighted calisthenics. And, with that, lemme say that pull ups have always evaded me. I’ve always wanted to be able to do them, but as a skinny fat tall kid I struggle with them. A lot. But just a few seconds ago, I grabbed my bar, arched my back, took my feet off the ground, and pulled until my chin was above the bar, and I couldn’t be happier. Sorry to anyone who decided to read this, it’s not very exciting, but I just wanted to let people know. Off to start my proper bodyweight fitness journey, later

Adding an update: I’ve gotten better. I can rep pull ups now (2 lol), but uh, I’ve definitely gotten stronger, and I don’t have to rest as long before I can start again. Thank you all very much for the kind words and advice + motivation. And uh, maybe I’ll have some new updates in a few months. Later all

Second update: I can do weighted pull ups with 15 pounds for 3 reps, and 7 light pull ups. Im happy

 

[drummerboy141]

@seekshare bro that's awesome. enjoy your accomplishment! I wasn't able to do a pullup until I was in my 20s. You're making great progress - keep it up!

 

[lseek]

@drummerboy141 Took me till my 30s

 

[adriennelisa]

@seekshare A pull up at 13 is very impressive. Most of the people at your age group can even do a good push up.

 

[dothns]

@adriennelisa at age 13 you could have held a gun to my mother's head, and thered still be no way I was making it up to the bar. awesome achievement for this kid.

 

[kellywrigh6]

@dothns I can say the same thing now at 34

 

[oldted]

@adriennelisa 80% of kids could do at least 5 when I was in middle school, and I only graduated high school 1.5 years ago, so it’s not like I’m a boomer talking about bygone days.

 

[real_mayonnaise]

@seekshare Any progress is worth being proud of. We live during a time where a person can get by while ignoring their physical fitness. The fact that you are putting in the effort AND reaching milestones like pullups is huge! I wish you all the best with your journey! You're going to be amazed with just what your body is capable of

 

[jessica50]

@seekshare That’s awesome dude. Pull ups are my favourite exercise and a huge motivator for me to keep training. Idk if I could do a pull up at 13 but when I was 17 I could do 12-15 reps of fairly good form pull ups. I’m now 26 and almost 30kgs heavier. Some muscle, but mostly fat. And I restarted my training 2.5 months ago. And just like a few weeks ago I finally managed to do pull ups again !!! Such an awesome feeling being strong enough to do that!

 

[jtjohnson365]

@jessica50

Pull ups are my favourite exercise

One of my favorites too! I was never able to do one (didn't even try to be honest) until I started hitting the gym at 36. After achieving my first, then second, then third all I wanted to do was get to my fourth!

 

[steeve987]

@seekshare Hell, I'm impressed! Another skinny fat here, but much older. My goal is eventually to do JUST ONE

 

[mudmixer]

@steeve987 I went from 0 to 10+ as a skinny-fat 40 year old, so you can do it!

 

[jtjohnson365]

@mudmixer I second this! Mid thirties here and you can easily be in some of the best shape of your life if you put in the time! Just be more wary of injury...

 

[walterroger]

@seekshare We all remember our first pullup. Its a great moment.

 

[roninmd]

@seekshare I’ve been working out for a long time and barely do 10 clean ones. Be proud

 

[dawn16]

@seekshare That's most excellent, dude.
Keep going.

 

[simon74]

@seekshare Congrats young buck, that’s awesome. I remember my first pull up attempt, was in my early 20’s. I squirmed like a fish to get my chin above the bar

 

[grammyjean]

@seekshare

I know this ain’t impressive to damn near everyone here.

Everyone has been there before (or are working on being there). No one is unimpressed by someone's first pull-up. Congrats!

 

[jackieortiz1002]

@seekshare Congrats!

 

[man_of_god43]

@seekshare Congratulations! I'm 33 and can only do 2. So that's a big achievement OP