Make it Easy

I’ve been doing pull ups at least once a week for the past 6 months. The results are surprising, although they shouldn’t be. In truth, they’re just confirming the simplicity of training at its very best - the SAID Principle - Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands.

My goal was simple, make doing sets of 1 pull up so easy, that doing 2 becomes no big deal, and so on.

This system works perfectly, if you can stick with the habit. I had to let the small wins add up, even though for most of the time, it didn’t feel like I was doing anything productive.

Then recently, doing my typical EMOM 20 minutes, 1 thing + 1 pull up (usually a power clean, kb swings or a bench press), I couldn’t help but realize my pull ups felt easier than they ever had. I felt faster, snappier, like I was getting higher, and all the usual elbow crankiness I’ve experienced over the years just wasn’t there.  I haven’t tested my max reps in a while, but they’re improving.

I’m eager to test my max reps but, I’m going to stay on the bus - let the training continue to run its course.

It’s simple not easy.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain