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

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

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge July 10, 2026 Duration: 1:15:17

In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping consistently will accelerate your results, and how to set up your test day for maximum performance. They also discuss whether chemical sunscreens are actually causing more cancer than they prevent, a large UK Biobank study showing frequent sunscreen users had up to 292% higher melanoma rates, why Crisp Power protein pretzels are outperforming traditional protein snacks on satiety, and the guys' Father's Day stories — Sal's son giving him a blank trophy, Adam's perfect day including coffee in bed and a drive with Katrina, and Justin getting a violent massage from a big Chinese dude at the mall. Then they answer questions from Instagram on doing CrossFit and strength training simultaneously, progressive overload after 63, building a chest with chronic shoulder pain, and getting hired as an inexperienced new personal trainer.

 

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0:00 - Intro

1:43 - How to do pull ups in 30 days — the exact method

4:53 - Step 1: Practice daily at low intensity — why this beats training them hard

13:33 - Step 2: Avoid all other back work for 30 days

15:30 - Step 3: Eat more — why a deficit kills this protocol

16:08 - Step 4: Sleep consistently every night

16:48 - Step 5: Set up your test day — take 4 to 5 days off first

25:17 - Chemical sunscreen study — 292% higher melanoma risk in frequent users

43:10 - Father's Day stories — trophies, cheese shops, massages and minivans

52:23 - Crisp Power on set — why Adam eats them almost every day

56:07 - Q&A: CrossFit 4 to 5 times a week plus a MAPS program — will it work?

1:01:53 - Q&A: Is there a limit to progressive overload training at 63?

1:04:33 - Q&A: How to build a chest when both shoulders have chronic pain

1:09:06 - Q&A: How to get hired as a new inexperienced personal trainer at Mind Pump

 


Tired of fitness fads and conflicting advice that leaves you more confused than when you started? Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth cuts through the noise with a no-nonsense approach you can actually trust. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge bring their combined expertise to every conversation, dismantling popular myths and calling out the pervasive snake oil in the wellness world. Instead of hype, they focus on practical, science-backed strategies for building muscle, enhancing performance, and-most importantly-sustaining long-term health. Their discussions are grounded in reality, often challenging even the most sacred institutions in the industry with a blend of sharp insight and relatable humor. Each episode of this podcast feels like an honest talk with knowledgeable friends who aren’t afraid to question everything. You’ll find clarity on nutrition, training paradigms, and lifestyle choices, all delivered without an agenda other than giving you the unfiltered facts. For anyone exhausted by the constant churn of gimmicks and seeking a sustainable path to feeling and looking better, this is an essential listen. The raw truth isn’t always pretty, but with this team guiding you, it’s undeniably effective.
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