1st day started out with Pushups and Pullups - Step 1
I’m finding the Wall push-ups a little frustrating, since I feel that they’re far below my level. Nevertheless, I’m taking the time to think carefully about form and get used to the rhythm of the CC pushups, which are a lot slower than my normal pushups. I can see that the slower pushups are going to be a lot more punishing in the advanced steps. Did the progression set.
Wall Pulls were a bit of a challenge, not from a physical perspective but just in trying to find a good place to do them. Tried it against a narrow pillar, but the flat wall made gripping pretty difficult. Finally figured out that I could use those annoying TRX bands to simulate a pull up bar at chin height. Not quite by the book, but close enough, I hope. Did the progression set.
Finished progression set on both exercises, but I think I’ll hang out here for a while. I don’t want to rush it - as the book says: “strength in the bank”. I’ll do at least two weeks of step 1 before moving on. I can see some benefits of the easier levels. Since there’s little physical exertion involved, I can focus on form and timing, and take what I’ve learned with me to the higher levels of the exercises. Plus, pushups for me have often resulted in painful elbow tendons. I hope that by spending some time at the easier levels, I’ll strengthen my joints and tendons so that by the time I’m at the later levels I won’t have any of those problems holding me back
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