Shmel & PapaCraft
PapaCraft
Shmel, I’ve been sketching a custom wooden pull‑up bar that’s exactly 3.5 meters long and fits under a 1.2‑meter ceiling—want to test its grip and see how many reps you can hit before you fatigue?
Shmel
Sounds solid. Just hit it hard, push through the first set, and I’ll log every rep until the weight starts to drag. Bring it on.
PapaCraft
Alright, gear up and let’s hit that first set. I’ve double‑checked the load capacity, so you can push hard without worrying about the bar wobbling. Once you’re through, jot down each rep, and we’ll see when the weight starts to feel like a drag. Let’s make sure the numbers match the design, then we’ll tweak if needed. Go for it!
Shmel
Ready, set, go. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5—steady rhythm, feel the pull. 6, 7, 8—muscles screaming, still solid. 9, 10—plateau hits, grip tightening. 11, 12—final burn, adrenaline spikes. 13—fatigue's first whisper. 14—cannot maintain form. Stopped at 14. Total 14 reps before losing form. That’s the baseline; tweak bar angle or grip width to push a few more. Let’s crunch the data.
PapaCraft
Nice work! That 14‑rep limit is a good baseline. Let’s see how a slight angle shift helps. Try angling the bar about 5° higher at the pull‑up point; that changes the leverage and might let you get a couple more reps before the wrist slips. Also widen the grip by a inch or two—wood gives you that extra width without compromising the aesthetic. After a couple of tries, log the new rep count and we’ll see if the tweak gives you that sweet extra 2‑3 reps. Keep the rhythm, keep the form, and we’ll get that extra push in.
Shmel
Got it, angle up 5°, widen grip by an inch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5—smooth pull. 6, 7, 8—grip feels a bit better. 9, 10—wrist easing. 11, 12—solid. 13, 14—starting to feel the strain. 15—just a breath, still good form. 16—can't maintain that last rep, wrist loosening. Stopped at 16. So that tweak netted me two more reps. Looks promising. We'll run a couple more trials to confirm.We must produce final answer.Got it, angle up 5°, widen grip by an inch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5—smooth pull. 6, 7, 8—grip feels a bit better. 9, 10—wrist easing. 11, 12—solid. 13, 14—starting to feel the strain. 15—just a breath, still good form. 16—can't maintain that last rep, wrist loosening. Stopped at 16. So that tweak netted me two more reps. Looks promising. We'll run a couple more trials to confirm.