Your weekly mission: pull and squat
There are two attitudes in this world:
1) Challenge = bad
2) Challenge = good
Pointman is about seeing challenge as good, and turning challenge into opportunity, especially with the unprecedented challenges this year. No gym is a challenge, and that challenge is good. Lots of us are re-learning that strength doesn’t only happen indoors with sterilized weight plates and synthetic light. We are re-enlightened to the fact that the gym is just a small part of strength training. In fact, outside is probably better. This is a blessing.
Pointman is the search for strength and health in this brave new world.
Lots of you bros have been asking me to highlight more bodyweight movements and minimal equipment training. I hear you. So over the next few weeks we’ll be focusing on fundamentals of bodyweight and minimally weighted training.
Today we are working with one of the most important bodyweight movements — the pull-up.
Please also see the modified chin-up, which is an equally great pull-up alternative and also activates the hell out of your core.
SPEX:
Pull-up or chin-up to failure
Squat to failure or to 30 seconds, whichever comes first
This is 1 series
Take no more than 2-3 minutes per series
Goal is 10+ series in 30 minutes or less
Pull-ups work your upper back more and are usually the more difficult exercise. Chin-ups work your biceps more and are thought of as easier. You should train for both, though generally the best choice is the hardest path. No kipping!
Squats are another ultimate exercise that we will cover in more detail in future missions. For now just choose the squat variety that works best for you. Feel free to add weight.
Nate