From Dad Bod to Dead Hang Beast: 30 Days with BullBarFit

Confession: I Let Myself Go

It started slowly. A skipped workout here... a takeout meal there... and before I knew it, I was deep in dad bod territory.

You know the feeling... shirts getting snug, energy running on fumes, motivation at an all-time low. I wasn’t lazy,I was just busy, burnt out, and stuck.

But one random morning, as I passed by the mirror, I didn’t recognize the guy staring back. He looked tired. Soft. Beaten down by routine.

So I made a decision.

30 days. One pull-up bar. No excuses.

Why the Pull-Up Is the Ultimate Truth Teller

Pull-ups don’t lie. They don’t care how many curls you do or what your bench press is.

They ask one question... can you lift yourself up?

That’s why I chose this movement as my daily challenge. No equipment circus. No gym commute. Just raw, primal strength... at home.

And the best part? Pull-ups are insanely effective:

• They blast your back, arms, shoulders, and core

• They melt fat and build real muscle

• They toughen your grip and your mindset

• And they demand consistency... not perfection

Turning My Doorway Into a Discipline Zone

I didn’t have a fancy home gym. Just a hallway, some determination, and a little help from a beast of a bar: the BullBar 2.0.

I’m serious when I say this thing is built like a tank... no screws, no damage to your doorway, and it took less than 2 minutes to set up.

Every time I walked past it, it stared me down like,

"You lifting today... or making excuses?"

Here’s How It Went Down...

Week 1: Reality Hits Hard

• 2 shaky pull-ups... maybe 3 on a good day

• Dead hang? 10 seconds felt like an eternity

• Grip weak, core wobbly, confidence low

• But I kept showing up... every single day

Week 2: Muscles Wake Up

• 5 reps started to feel... possible

• Dead hang improved to 20+ seconds

• Shoulders felt tighter, arms more alive

• I actually started looking forward to training

Week 3: The Switch Flips

• Hit 8 clean reps in one set

• Added slow negatives and wider grips

• My posture improved. So did my mood.

• I didn’t just feel stronger... I acted stronger

Week 4: I Became the Guy I Wanted to Be

• 12 pull-ups. No kip. No cheat.

• 50-second dead hang, holding steady

• Noticed abs showing. Back muscles popping.

• My kids even said, “Dad’s got muscles now!”

The Results That Slapped Me in the Face

Day 1 vs Day 30:

Metric	Day 1	Day 30
Pull-Ups	2 reps	12 reps
Dead Hang	10 sec	50 sec
Waist	37"	34.5"
Energy	Meh	🔥
Confidence	🙄	💪

 

I didn’t just lose inches... I gained drive. I stood taller. I walked into rooms differently.

This wasn’t a physical change... this was mental warfare... and I won.

Why BullBarFit Was the Game-Changer

I’ve tried those wobbly $40 pull-up bars before. They bend. They fall. They feel cheap.

The BullBar 2.0? It felt like gym equipment in my house. Solid. Stable. Rugged.

I trusted it with every pull, every hang, every ounce of progress.

If you’re serious about strength and tired of excuses... this is the bar.

👉 Get the BullBar 2.0 here and thank me later.

Thinking of Starting Your Own 30-Day Pull-Up Challenge?

Here’s my advice...

• Start where you are, even if it’s just 1 rep

• Dead hangs are gold... don’t skip them

• Track everything... nothing fuels motivation like progress

• Hang it somewhere visible... make it impossible to ignore

• And most of all... keep showing up

Final Thoughts: Your Strength Is Closer Than You Think

You don’t need a gym. You don’t need perfect conditions.

You just need a bar... some grit... and a reason.

For me, it was my reflection. My family. My pride.

For you? Maybe it’s that voice in your head whispering “you’re better than this.”

All I know is... 30 days ago, I was stuck.
Now? I’m hanging. I’m pulling. I’m climbing back into the man I’m proud to be.

And it all started with a bar...
Hanging quietly in a doorway...
Waiting for me to show up.