Carl
Level 6 Valued Member
I was re-reading Simple and Sinister’s chapter on step-loading, it occurred to me my own (mostly) calisthenics based training has moved in this direction.
An example: Most pull up programmes (as written), are too much volume for me and my joints complain, so I end up modifiying.
I’ve learned to stay with a rep range (and more conservative volume), until it becomes easy,then progress (reps or to a harder progression). Sometimes this can be weeks, sometimes months.
This mindset also supports working on quality reps, rather than just chasing numbers (at the expense of form). I still train hard (for me) but feel no guilt about not exhausting the tank, each time out. A tendency I have to fight at times.
Not as catchy as ‘overnight gains’, or ‘hit PRs every week’ but I have learned to listen to my body.
I wondered if anyone has had a similar experience with bodyweight.
An example: Most pull up programmes (as written), are too much volume for me and my joints complain, so I end up modifiying.
I’ve learned to stay with a rep range (and more conservative volume), until it becomes easy,then progress (reps or to a harder progression). Sometimes this can be weeks, sometimes months.
This mindset also supports working on quality reps, rather than just chasing numbers (at the expense of form). I still train hard (for me) but feel no guilt about not exhausting the tank, each time out. A tendency I have to fight at times.
Not as catchy as ‘overnight gains’, or ‘hit PRs every week’ but I have learned to listen to my body.
I wondered if anyone has had a similar experience with bodyweight.