Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
WATCH THE FULL SERIES:
▶️ Part 1 — I Was Overweight, Drinking, and Depressed at 57: youtu.be/kQKNk6dUdiA
▶️ Part 2 — I Lost 40 Pounds Eating Only 2 Meals a Day: youtu.be/DJqSs1RXiUc
▶️ Part 3 — I Couldn't Do a Single Pull-Up at 57: youtu.be/j6339QPBOIk
I Couldn't Do a Single Pull-Up at 57. This Is What I Did About It.April 1st. My birthday. Couldn't do a single pull-up. I was 57, overweight, out of excuses.14 months later — everything changed.
FULL EQUIPMENT LIST + LINKS BELOW THE FORGE —
YEAR ONE ($750 | 8x8 SPACE)
PREMIUM — AMAZON Affiliate LINKS:
Gorilla mat — $150 → amzlink.to/az00bPWA60UMW
Jump rope — $8 → amzlink.to/az06MP8iwtVSp
Clock — $14 → amzlink.to/az0VxCucmH9Uk
Kettlebells 12kg pair — amzlink.to/az0MkpqVAyLIA
Mirror — $80 → ikea.com
Pull-up bar, dip station and bands — roguefitness.com
YEAR ONE TOTAL: ~$750
BUDGET?
START HERE. (~$340)
Same movements. Less spend. No judgment.
Wall pull-up bar — amzlink.to/az0qCMMlMYVKMWall
dip station — amzlink.to/az0euUcnaQkpB
Resistance band set — ~$25 → amzlink.to/az0kvWaPSDJ5n
Rubber mat — amzlink.to/az01xxUF2Heee
Mirror — amzlink.to/az0YpJQzSdMbk
Kettlebells — 50 lb amzlink.to/az0FSCaUnAJdY
You don't need $750 to start. You need a wall and a decision.
UPGRADES (MONTHS 7-14)
Weight vest (Kensui EZ-Vest Pro) — $179 → kensuifitness.com
Amazon plates alternative — amzlink.to/az0o1x6bdb8wR
70lb kettlebell — amzlink.to/az0QmEtxyr4t8
Gallon water jug — amzlink.to/az0HkSLGYdBuy
Year Two: Search Facebook Marketplace for quality used equipment. Buy smart. It holds its value.
THE THREE PILLARS
SLEEP — Cool room, no light, magnesium, same schedule. Without this nothing works.
FOOD — Two meals, whole foods, calorie deficit. Full breakdown → [LINK VIDEO 2]
THE FORGE — Mon / Wed / Fri. Three days. Walk every single day. Rain or shine.
30-MINUTE BEGINNER FRAMEWORK
Mon / Wed / Fri — same session each day
Warm up (5 min): Jump rope + mobility
The work (20 min):
— Band-assisted pull-ups
— Band-assisted dips
— Kettlebell swings
— Kettlebell goblet squats
— Jump rope
Cool down (5 min): Stretch. Note what was hard. Show up Wednesday.
Not a program. A starting point. Consult your doctor before beginning.
WATCH THE FULL SERIES:
▶️ Part 1 — I Was Overweight, Drinking, and Depressed at 57: youtu.be/kQKNk6dUdiA
▶️ Part 2 — I Lost 40 Pounds Eating Only 2 Meals a Day: youtu.be/DJqSs1RXiUc
▶️ Part 3 — I Couldn't Do a Single Pull-Up at 57: youtu.be/j6339QPBOIk
JOIN THE WAR BAND
Members: Mon / Wed / Fri 9:30AM PT → youtube.com/channel/UCMIjEnXruVHtvgSVf6TgfUg/join
🚨Public livestream: Friday 2PM PT - youtube.com/live/S3TG2BIAtCw?feature=share
Amazon Store → amazon.com/shop/wranglerstar?ccs_id=450e878a-d0a8-4237-b9ae-fd989ea38d30
BRANDS I TRUST
-Amazon - our store - amzlink.to/az0pTZwCU8iVV or wranglermart.com
- Wranglerstar merch - made in USA - wranglerstarmerch.com
-EcoFlow - us.ecoflow.com/collections/all?aff=148
-Refuge medical https://www.refugemedical.com?sca_ref=3794304.u1l3DENfV0 Code is Star
-Premier Body Armor - premierbodyarmor.com/wranglerstar
-My Patriot Supply - preparewithwranglerstar.com
-GoDark Bags - godarkbags.com/#cody411
-Vertx -shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2288045&u=976259&m=127351&urllink=&afftrack=
-Amsoil - amsoil.com/c/products/1/?zo=80019404
- Jk Boots - jkboots.com/wranglerstar
-Become A Wranglerstar Member For Exclusive Content and Perks youtube.com/channel/UCMIjEnXruVHtvgSVf6TgfUg/join
Brand inquiries: cody@wranglerstar.com
Not a doctor or trainer. This is what I did. Consult a professional before beginning.
May God bless you and your families.
CHAPTERS
0:00 The Decision
0:24 Welcome to the Forge
0:54 The Founding Gym
1:48 The Band Progression
2:52 Equipment and What It Cost
5:17 The Quality Philosophy
7:01 Progression Upgrades
9:24 The Three Pillars
10:20 Don't Go Crazy
11:03 Year Two — The Power Rack
12:12 The Crown
12:36 The Close
WATCH THE FULL SERIES:
▶️ Part 1 — I Was Overweight, Drinking, and Depressed at 57: youtu.be/kQKNk6dUdiA
▶️ Part 2 — I Lost 40 Pounds Eating Only 2 Meals a Day: youtu.be/DJqSs1RXiUc
▶️ Part 3 — I Couldn't Do a Single Pull-Up at 57: youtu.be/j6339QPBOIk
I Couldn't Do a Single Pull-Up at 57. This Is What I Did About It.April 1st. My birthday. Couldn't do a single pull-up. I was 57, overweight, out of excuses.14 months later — everything changed.
FULL EQUIPMENT LIST + LINKS BELOW THE FORGE —
YEAR ONE ($750 | 8x8 SPACE)
PREMIUM — AMAZON Affiliate LINKS:
Gorilla mat — $150 → amzlink.to/az00bPWA60UMW
Jump rope — $8 → amzlink.to/az06MP8iwtVSp
Clock — $14 → amzlink.to/az0VxCucmH9Uk
Kettlebells 12kg pair — amzlink.to/az0MkpqVAyLIA
Mirror — $80 → ikea.com
Pull-up bar, dip station and bands — roguefitness.com
YEAR ONE TOTAL: ~$750
BUDGET?
START HERE. (~$340)
Same movements. Less spend. No judgment.
Wall pull-up bar — amzlink.to/az0qCMMlMYVKMWall
dip station — amzlink.to/az0euUcnaQkpB
Resistance band set — ~$25 → amzlink.to/az0kvWaPSDJ5n
Rubber mat — amzlink.to/az01xxUF2Heee
Mirror — amzlink.to/az0YpJQzSdMbk
Kettlebells — 50 lb amzlink.to/az0FSCaUnAJdY
You don't need $750 to start. You need a wall and a decision.
UPGRADES (MONTHS 7-14)
Weight vest (Kensui EZ-Vest Pro) — $179 → kensuifitness.com
Amazon plates alternative — amzlink.to/az0o1x6bdb8wR
70lb kettlebell — amzlink.to/az0QmEtxyr4t8
Gallon water jug — amzlink.to/az0HkSLGYdBuy
Year Two: Search Facebook Marketplace for quality used equipment. Buy smart. It holds its value.
THE THREE PILLARS
SLEEP — Cool room, no light, magnesium, same schedule. Without this nothing works.
FOOD — Two meals, whole foods, calorie deficit. Full breakdown → [LINK VIDEO 2]
THE FORGE — Mon / Wed / Fri. Three days. Walk every single day. Rain or shine.
30-MINUTE BEGINNER FRAMEWORK
Mon / Wed / Fri — same session each day
Warm up (5 min): Jump rope + mobility
The work (20 min):
— Band-assisted pull-ups
— Band-assisted dips
— Kettlebell swings
— Kettlebell goblet squats
— Jump rope
Cool down (5 min): Stretch. Note what was hard. Show up Wednesday.
Not a program. A starting point. Consult your doctor before beginning.
WATCH THE FULL SERIES:
▶️ Part 1 — I Was Overweight, Drinking, and Depressed at 57: youtu.be/kQKNk6dUdiA
▶️ Part 2 — I Lost 40 Pounds Eating Only 2 Meals a Day: youtu.be/DJqSs1RXiUc
▶️ Part 3 — I Couldn't Do a Single Pull-Up at 57: youtu.be/j6339QPBOIk
JOIN THE WAR BAND
Members: Mon / Wed / Fri 9:30AM PT → youtube.com/channel/UCMIjEnXruVHtvgSVf6TgfUg/join
🚨Public livestream: Friday 2PM PT - youtube.com/live/S3TG2BIAtCw?feature=share
Amazon Store → amazon.com/shop/wranglerstar?ccs_id=450e878a-d0a8-4237-b9ae-fd989ea38d30
BRANDS I TRUST
-Amazon - our store - amzlink.to/az0pTZwCU8iVV or wranglermart.com
- Wranglerstar merch - made in USA - wranglerstarmerch.com
-EcoFlow - us.ecoflow.com/collections/all?aff=148
-Refuge medical https://www.refugemedical.com?sca_ref=3794304.u1l3DENfV0 Code is Star
-Premier Body Armor - premierbodyarmor.com/wranglerstar
-My Patriot Supply - preparewithwranglerstar.com
-GoDark Bags - godarkbags.com/#cody411
-Vertx -shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2288045&u=976259&m=127351&urllink=&afftrack=
-Amsoil - amsoil.com/c/products/1/?zo=80019404
- Jk Boots - jkboots.com/wranglerstar
-Become A Wranglerstar Member For Exclusive Content and Perks youtube.com/channel/UCMIjEnXruVHtvgSVf6TgfUg/join
Brand inquiries: cody@wranglerstar.com
Not a doctor or trainer. This is what I did. Consult a professional before beginning.
May God bless you and your families.
CHAPTERS
0:00 The Decision
0:24 Welcome to the Forge
0:54 The Founding Gym
1:48 The Band Progression
2:52 Equipment and What It Cost
5:17 The Quality Philosophy
7:01 Progression Upgrades
9:24 The Three Pillars
10:20 Don't Go Crazy
11:03 Year Two — The Power Rack
12:12 The Crown
12:36 The Close
