Started with dead hangs (building grip strength for 45s), then moved to eccentric negatives (jumping to the top bar and lowering over 5 seconds), then resistance bands. Once you hit 3 clean reps, do 5 sets every alternate day. The hostel corridor pull-up bar is the best gym equipment you will ever need.

Eating healthy in college without spending ₹4,000 on whey protein powder every month: 1. 4 boiled eggs from the campus cart (₹30 total = 24g protein) 2. 100g roasted chana / sattu drink in the morning (20g protein) 3. Double serving of dal / paneer / chicken on mess days (25g protein) 4. 500ml milk with oats at night (16g protein). Cheap, sustainable, and hits your daily macronutrient target.