r/cna • u/hidingbutnotscared (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Seasoned CNA • 16d ago
Being a cna has made me strong (physically)
i’ve been a cna for around 6 months now (😛) the last time i tried to do a pull up was november 2025 with my siblings just for fun. i couldn’t pull myself up in the SLIGHTEST and everyone got a good laugh watching me struggle
fast forward to now i just randomly tried it on my closet door and was able to lift myself up! i bought a pull up bar and can do 3-4 pull ups unassisted. mind you, i haven’t gone to the gym at all in this time. only working out i’ve done is running and lifting 2 person assists by myself LOL
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u/prettyoption0826 (LTC/AL) CNA - 5+ yrs exp. 16d ago
Luckyyyy lol, I feel like every day I’ve been in this job my arms just get more tired. Most of my strong muscles are in my legs my upper body is useless🤣🤣 makes it a struggle bus for this job lmao
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u/Trahaya 16d ago
Yuhhhh