Local man basing entire personality on doing chin-ups at Bondi outdoor gym
April 13, 2023
FULL FLEX: It began as a way to keep fit and meet new people, but doing chin-ups at Bondi outdoor gym has turned into a complete obsession for one local man.
Max Ridley spends hours every day perfecting his chin-up technique and flaunting his impressive physique to anyone who’ll notice.
“I can easily do 30 chin ups without a break,” he told DBT. “But I don’t do any unless there’s at least a few people here watching me.”
While working out, the fitness enthusiast often plays loud music on a portable speaker in a bid to attract even more attention.
And those unable to witness his greatness in person, can see it all over his Tik Tok and Instagram accounts.
“I’m just so grateful for the opportunity to inspire others with my chin-ups,” he says.
“It’s not just about the physical strength – it’s about the mental resilience and dedication to the chin-up lifestyle.”
But Max Ridley’s obsession is reportedly taking a toll on his personal life, amid claims that he struggles to connect with people outside the gym environment.
“He’s fine if you’re talking about upper body strength, but if you try to broaden the conversation to anything else he completely shuts down,” says one of his old friends.
“A group of us are currently planning to stage an intervention before he does something stupid like go on Australian Ninja Warrior.”
