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Starting the 30-Day Muscle-Up Challenge
Brendan McLelland11 February 2026
Day 1 of my journey to master the muscle-up. Here's my starting point and the plan I'll be following.
Today marks the beginning of my 30-day muscle-up challenge. I can currently do 10 pull-ups and 15 dips, but I've never been able to complete a full muscle-up.
My plan for the next 30 days:
1. Days 1-10: Build explosive pulling power with high pulls
2. Days 11-20: Work on the transition phase with band assistance
3. Days 21-30: Attempt full muscle-ups with decreasing assistance
I'll be documenting every session, sharing my struggles, and hopefully celebrating that first clean rep. Let's see what consistent daily effort can achieve.
My plan for the next 30 days:
1. Days 1-10: Build explosive pulling power with high pulls
2. Days 11-20: Work on the transition phase with band assistance
3. Days 21-30: Attempt full muscle-ups with decreasing assistance
I'll be documenting every session, sharing my struggles, and hopefully celebrating that first clean rep. Let's see what consistent daily effort can achieve.