If you ever need to hold down a “closing door” for NYC public metro, You’ll need some arm, core, back muscle strength. Grasp firmly but avoid the fingers. Forearm and elbow muscle can take the door impact, Then brace, pull the door open and pull it backwards towards you in the same motion. HS I was still using two arms but By college I could force it open, keep it open indefinitely one arm which I’ve done a few times like holding it down so an old lady can slowly get in or a some running scramblers. Also the few DMX moments where I’m trying to exit a leaving train last second. Use your foot, knee if you have the space as well. The machines only around 60 lbs of pressure.
You can also force open a moving train door about 4 inches with maybe 150 lbs of strength.
TheSkorpion t1_iszuzf9 wrote
Reply to MTA Bus Driver dragged me while my hand was caught between the door. by EndDeed
If you ever need to hold down a “closing door” for NYC public metro, You’ll need some arm, core, back muscle strength. Grasp firmly but avoid the fingers. Forearm and elbow muscle can take the door impact, Then brace, pull the door open and pull it backwards towards you in the same motion. HS I was still using two arms but By college I could force it open, keep it open indefinitely one arm which I’ve done a few times like holding it down so an old lady can slowly get in or a some running scramblers. Also the few DMX moments where I’m trying to exit a leaving train last second. Use your foot, knee if you have the space as well. The machines only around 60 lbs of pressure.
You can also force open a moving train door about 4 inches with maybe 150 lbs of strength.
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