Hi, this is Jason Armstrong, the 16 year old who broke the record you are talking about. I'm not quite sure where to start with replying to everything I read, but I can see that pull-ups are one of the most misunderstood exercises in existence, so I'll address some of the issues I saw and direct you to a more detailed response I have posted elsewhere.To correct a few mistakes I saw:I did 2,406 pull-ups, not 2354.I did them in 12 hours, setting the world record for the most IN 12 HOURS, not consecutively, as that record stands at 135.I don't lift any weights, use any drugs or supplements, and didn't even eat meat for the 6 months prior to the event.I'm not very tall, nor am I skinny, as both are great disadvantages. The ideal puller-upper is short and has a well muscled upper body.My biceps measure 17 inches and my forearms 15, not a far cry from the "huge" you seemed to be describing earlier.As for 18 years old being too old, I have no idea how anyone could possibly think that 18 years is enough time to reach one's peak in ANYTHING except maybe women's (girl's) gymnastics. The man who held the record before me was 52, and the man who recently attempted (unsuccessfully) to break my record was 37. It is my belief that I will hit my peak for endurance pull-up events at around 35-45. Being 16, I don't have anywhere near the background and experience I need to excel at any formal exercise, endurance related or strength related.I have written plenty more at the following sites:TestosteroneNation.comAR15.comFreetrainers.cometc.Thank you for your interest,Jason Armstrong
