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Yesterday, I started my 2021 training log spreadsheet, which led me to reflect on what I’ve learned over the course of last year:
- Set reasonable goals
- Nail the basics
- Form
- Log training sessions
- Good programming
- Recover, eat, sleep
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- Set reasonable goals
- Nail the basics
- Form
- Log training sessions
- Good programming
- Recover, eat, sleep
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Setting goals:
For me, I have to keep it simple. I had too many goals in Jan 2020, as a result I got frazzled, and nothing got achieved.
After very little initial progress, I reassessed and set two complimentary big vision goals:
- ring muscle up
- front lever
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For me, I have to keep it simple. I had too many goals in Jan 2020, as a result I got frazzled, and nothing got achieved.
After very little initial progress, I reassessed and set two complimentary big vision goals:
- ring muscle up
- front lever
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Nail the basics:
For my goals, I’ve had to get much stronger with pushing and pulling.
I’ve learned to appreciate the basics.
Shit doesn’t have to be fancy.
Get really good at pull-ups, push-ups, and dips, and get stronger in the process.
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For my goals, I’ve had to get much stronger with pushing and pulling.
I’ve learned to appreciate the basics.
Shit doesn’t have to be fancy.
Get really good at pull-ups, push-ups, and dips, and get stronger in the process.
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Form:
Form is king. Record yourself, scrutinize, and go again. Ask for feedback!
I’ve struggled w/ trying to achieve too much too soon and sacrificed form. Always led me to have to take a step back in the progression. Not worth it.
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Form is king. Record yourself, scrutinize, and go again. Ask for feedback!
I’ve struggled w/ trying to achieve too much too soon and sacrificed form. Always led me to have to take a step back in the progression. Not worth it.
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Log training sessions:
I used to be sooo bad at this. Didn’t write it down, thought I’d remember...Course I didn’t.
Logging my reps, my assist, no assist, how I felt shows (a) progress and (b) helps with programming the next sessions.
Can only recommend
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I used to be sooo bad at this. Didn’t write it down, thought I’d remember...Course I didn’t.
Logging my reps, my assist, no assist, how I felt shows (a) progress and (b) helps with programming the next sessions.
Can only recommend
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Proper programming:
Strike the balance between progressive overload and avoiding overtraining.
I’ve had to learn the hard way and go by trial and error. Shot my grip strength a couple of times last year until I had the sweet spot...for now
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Strike the balance between progressive overload and avoiding overtraining.
I’ve had to learn the hard way and go by trial and error. Shot my grip strength a couple of times last year until I had the sweet spot...for now
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Recover, eat, sleep
Embrace recovery as a huge part of proper programming. It’s ok to take a day off and maybe just walk. Let the magic happen.
Eating & sleeping enough are also extremely important for the recovery process.
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Embrace recovery as a huge part of proper programming. It’s ok to take a day off and maybe just walk. Let the magic happen.
Eating & sleeping enough are also extremely important for the recovery process.
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I hope this helps!
Here’s to happy and healthy training in 2021!
Let the journey toward our goals continue!
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Here’s to happy and healthy training in 2021!
Let the journey toward our goals continue!
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