June 30, 2025

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What does it take to break the 24-hour pull-up world record?

Liam McLeod joins us to unpack how he hit 9024 reps, got rhabdo halfway through, pissed red, and still refused to quit.We talk training volume, recovery, mental games, and what happens when your body starts shutting down but your mind won't let up. Liam's a tough mofo.

Challenge Accepted is the podcast for people who do hard shit on purpose. Hosted by Ethan Fleming, Co-founder of Hardcore Harry’s and long-time sufferer of voluntary pain, this show dives into the stories, mindset, and mayhem behind epic fitness challenges. From everyday battlers to endurance legends, it’s all about showing up and having a crack.

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