
The Gauntlet
8-week calisthenics challenge. Prove what you're made of.
Bar Culture's ultimate proving ground.
8 weeks of structured hell โ progressive benchmarks across pull-ups, dips, push-ups, and muscle-ups. This isn't casual. It exposes weaknesses and forces adaptation.
What's inside:
๐ฅ 8-week daily programming with progressive benchmarks
๐ช Pull-up progressions โ strict to weighted to archer
โฌ๏ธ Dip mastery โ parallel bars, rings, weighted
๐ Muscle-up track โ drills to unlock or clean up your muscle-up
๐ Week 1 vs Week 8 assessments to measure real progress
๐ Gauntlet completion badge in the community
One-time: $39.99 โ pay once, grind forever.
FAQ
What level do I need? At least 5 strict pull-ups and 10 dips. Otherwise start with Foundations.
Equipment? Pull-up bar + parallel bars or dip station. Bands optional.
Time commitment? 45-60 min/day, 5 days/week. Rest days programmed.
Can I repeat it? Yes. Many members run it 2-3x and PR every round.
What if I fail a benchmark? Repeat that week. The Gauntlet doesn't care about your timeline.



