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Hey everybody, Made it to the gym for the first time in months because I was pumped to dive into the challenge. On my mission to complete I pull-up I thought I'd start with Steve's recommendation from his post here. I thought I'd try an inverted/body weight row to see how well I could hold up. Though my gym has a smith machine, they recommended I try the same exercise with a suspension TRX system instead. From what I can tell the exercise IS very similar to an inverted row, except instead of pulling yourself up to a bar you pull yourself up using hanging straps with handles. Can anybody vouch for these? Thanks!

I've always had issues with my upper body strength and although my younger sister can do a series of pull-ups, I've never even come close to doing one! I'd like to change that. I started doing the Basic Body Weight circuit this week, and am hoping with enough dedication I might make this happen. Even if I don't get all the way there in 6 weeks I think I can make some good progress Quest: Be able to do one pull-up, unassisted. (+3 STR) Mission: - Do appropriate back and arm exercises every other day (Bent Over Dumbell Rows then Body Weight Rows) - Basic Body Weight Circuit every other day - Eat more protein (from fish and meat) (+1 CON) Side Quest: - Do small yoga routine each night before bed (5-15 min) (+1 WIS) *edit: 4/23: added stats to this to fill in when challenge is complete!