Pivot!

Originally posted 4/19/21

Having a plan in the gym is necessary.

However, the ability to deviate from that plan based on new information is imperative to long-term gym gains.

Things change day to day and week to week. Sticking to the plan no matter what is a sure fire way to burn out, or worse, get hurt.

Advanced gym-goers know that you've got to modify things based on how you're feeling.

That's why I was so excited when I saw Hannah’s workout from a couple weeks ago.

She was planning on deadlift day, but after warming up, a funky hamstring made her rethink those deadlifts with a barbell. She pivoted to using a kettlebell.

She was able to deadlift the kettlebell without bugging that hamstring and still got a workout in.

As her coach (and husband) I was so proud to see that she didn't push through the pain because that's what was planned, or equally as bad, skipped it all together.

Not sure what you can do? There's always something.

You might need to pivot the plan. Relentlessly aim to stick with the plan, unless you can't. And in that case, be okay with adjusting and calling audibles.

Remember: win the game by continuing to play.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain