If you are too weak to do a pull-up, but instead hang from a bar and pull regardless, are you making any progress? Also why do most exercises need to be full reps to “count”?

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If you are too weak to do a pull-up, but instead hang from a bar and pull regardless, are you making any progress? Also why do most exercises need to be full reps to “count”?

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Just thought I’d pipe in here. Push-ups may seem difficult. Even one but start on your knees. Do
a few. Immediate results. You can fucking do it.