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.
PapaCraft
Fantastic, 16 reps is a solid bump. Let’s keep a consistent tempo—maybe aim for a 2‑second pause at the bottom to build core engagement. If you’re still feeling the wrist loosening on the last rep, a light wrist strap or a slightly narrower grip might help keep the form intact. After a few more trials at this setup, we’ll know if that 5° angle and inch‑wide grip are the sweet spot or if a minor tweak will push you past 18 reps. Keep logging the exact numbers, and we’ll tweak the design until that bar feels like a natural extension of your arm.
Shmel
2‑second pause, core locked. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5—solid start. 6, 7, 8—tight core, grip steady. 9, 10—wrist feels firmer. 11, 12—smooth. 13, 14—just a touch of strain. 15, 16—still good form. 17—last rep hits; wrist just about holds. Stopped at 17. So that pause gave me one extra rep, still shy of 18. Maybe a slight wrist strap or a tiny narrower grip could shave off that final strain. We'll keep tweaking.
PapaCraft
Great, 17 reps is getting close. Try a lightweight wrist strap for the last couple of reps, and trim the grip width by just a half inch—hand‑sanded wood gives you that extra precision. Keep the 2‑second pause, and we’ll see if that nudge gets you to 18. Don’t forget to measure the grip shift in millimeters, just to keep the data clean. Good job!
Shmel
Wrist strap on, grip trimmed 12.7 mm narrower, 2‑second pause kept. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5—steady. 6, 7, 8—core engaged. 9, 10—wrist holds better. 11, 12—smooth. 13, 14—still strong. 15, 16—starting to feel the strain. 17, 18—last rep just holds, no slipping. Stopped at 18. That’s the sweet spot. Measurements are on file. Next step: keep the bar at 5°, adjust if needed.