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Mind Pump · July 10, 2026 · 1h 15m

2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works)

Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews
Show Notes

The Mind Pump team breaks down a 30-day pull-up progression method using daily low-intensity practice, eliminating other back work, eating more, and sleeping consistently. They discuss a large UK Biobank study linking frequent sunscreen use to significantly higher melanoma rates, and why Crisp Power protein pretzels outperform traditional protein snacks on satiety. Father's Day stories are shared, along with listener questions on combining CrossFit and strength training, progressive overload after 63, building a chest with chronic shoulder pain, and landing a personal training job with no experience.

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Highlights

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30-Day Pull-Up Progression Method00:01:43
The hosts detail a four-step method to perform a pull-up within 30 days: daily low-intensity practice, avoiding all other back work, eating more, and sleeping consistently, then setting up a test day for maximum performance.
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Chemical Sunscreens and Melanoma Risk
A large UK Biobank study found that frequent sunscreen users had up to 292% higher melanoma rates, raising questions about whether chemical sunscreens contribute to the cancer they aim to prevent.
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Editorial

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Combining CrossFit and Strength Training Simultaneously
The hosts advise that doing CrossFit and dedicated strength training at the same time is possible but requires careful programming to avoid overtraining and interference.
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Progressive Overload After 63
The hosts explain that older lifters can still achieve progressive overload by focusing on volume, frequency, and smart exercise selection rather than constantly adding weight.
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Building a Chest with Chronic Shoulder Pain
The hosts recommend using exercises that minimize shoulder joint stress while still effectively training the chest, such as floor presses, banded push-ups, and cable flies with limited range of motion.
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Misc

✧Sal's son gave him a blank trophy for Father's Day.
✧Adam's perfect Father's Day included coffee in bed and a drive with his wife Katrina.
✧Justin received an intense massage from 'a big Chinese dude' at the mall.
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